Following the announcement of the continuation of funding for the Short Breaks Scheme from Welsh Government, Carers Trust Wales invites Expressions of Interest from Third Sector organisations in Wales to apply for funding to deliver Short Breaks Scheme projects between October 2026 and March 2029.
The scheme aims to increase the availability of short breaks for unpaid carers, improve wellbeing and strengthen resilience. Approximately £4.8m is available over this two and a half year period, with grants available for successful Third Sector organisations, from £20,000.
Deadline: 10am, Monday 2 February 2026
Apply here: short-breaks-scheme-eoi-form-26-29-final.docx
Read the guidance notes: short-breaks-scheme-eoi-guidance-notes-26-29.docx
Join Carers Trust Wales Q&A sessions to learn more at either:
- 2pm Wednesday 14 January 2026
- 10am Tuesday 20 January 2026
Please email shortbreakswales@carers.org with your name, organisation name and email address and a link to the meeting will be sent.
For further information, please visit the Short Breaks Scheme website or email shortbreakswales@carers.org
