Better Breaks programme is now OPEN for applications
The Better Breaks programme of the Short Breaks Fund is now open to applications for 2025-2026. £1.2m is available for short break projects for disabled children and young people (aged 20 & under), and their carers (adult carers &/or young carers).
We aim to improve the quality and provision of short breaks in Scotland.
To do this, our small team covers a wide range of activities from information services such as our directory, events and publications through to research and policy work.
We work closely with other organisations, such as Scottish Government and the National Carer Organisations and we also deliver three programmes of the Short Breaks Fund, as well as our innovative social tourism initiative, Respitality.
We support unpaid carers to find balance
Our work ensures that everyone who provides unpaid care has the help they need to take regular short breaks from the demands of their everyday routines.
Parent carer quote
It’s so hard, sometimes, as a parent of a child with additional needs. It’s been brilliant to see our children have fun and make new friends, and to bond, laugh, cry with other parents that have similar challenges.Parent carer About a project funded through the Short Breaks Fund