Following confirmation of continued funding from Welsh Government, Carers Trust Wales is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Third Sector organisations in Wales to deliver projects under the Short Breaks Scheme 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 £4.8 million is available over the two-and-a-half-year period, with grants available from £20,000 for successful organisations.
Key information
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Deadline: 10:00 am, Monday 2 February 2026
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Funding period: October 2026 – March 2029
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Eligibility: Third Sector organisations in Wales
How to apply
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Complete the Expression of Interest form: short-breaks-scheme-eoi-form-26-29-final.docx
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Read the guidance notes: short-breaks-scheme-eoi-guidance-notes-26-29.docx
Information sessions
Carers Trust Wales is hosting online Q&A sessions for organisations interested in applying:
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2:00 pm, Wednesday 14 January 2026
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10:00 am, Tuesday 20 January 2026
To attend, please email shortbreakswales@carers.org with your name, organisation name, and email address. A meeting link will be sent in advance.
Further information
For more details, visit the Short Breaks Scheme website or contact shortbreakswales@carers.org.
For more details, visit the Short Breaks Scheme website or contact shortbreakswales@carers.org.
