Breaks for Carers

Grant Aims

The grant is funded by Bolton Council's Adult and Community Services Department and forms part of the Bolton Carers Strategy. Grants up to £800 for carers groups, self help groups and voluntary groups who support carers, to allow carers to have a short break; for example a theatre trip, pampering sessions or a meal out.

Definition of a Carer

The government definition (from the National Carers Strategy of June 2008) states that: 'A carer spends a significant portion of their life providing unpaid support to family or potentially friends. This could be caring for a partner, relative or friend who is ill, frail or disabled or has mental health or substance misuse problems.'

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers states that: 'A carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability.

Who Can Apply?

The grant is available to voluntary and community groups based and of benefit to carers in Bolton. This grant does not fund breaks for individual carers or carers aged under 18. If you are an individual carer, Bolton Carers Support can offer general advice on 01204 363056. If you are a carer aged under 18, please contact Barnardo's Action with Young Carers on 01204 373989

When Can I Apply?

The next deadlines is at 4pm onFriday 17th February 2012 for activities planned to start after 17th March.

This is only for groups that have not received a Breaks for Carers grant since 1st June 2011.

How Can I Apply?

We are encouraging applications to be word processed with our online application form which will be online soon. To ensure you have the best chance of a successful application, please read the guidance notes before starting.

Please do not extend the size of the boxes when you type in your answers.

If you would prefer to receive a paper copy of the form please contact Bolton CVS on 01204 546025. If there is no answer, please leave a voicemail with your name, the name of your organisation and address details.