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Improving short breaks for unpaid carers across Scotland. A company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland SC161033. Registered charity SC005315.

02/09/2026

📢Our August 2026 ebulletin is out now!

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02/09/2026

🙌 Time To Live impact report 2025-2026 is now live.

Time to Live is a funding programme of the Short Breaks Fund delivering microgrants directly to unpaid carers, supporting the right breaks at the right time. From pursuing a hobby, enjoying a social activity or taking a short trip to simply having quiet time to rest, these breaks offer unpaid carers space that can be difficult to find on their own.

26,000 carers and their families were supported to take a short break. Just how was this achieved?

Find out more and read the report here👉https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/media/qhod0c1p/time-to-live-2025-2026-impact-report.pdf

01/09/2026

🙌Better Breaks fund now open for applications!

The Better Breaks programme provides 12-month grants to third sector organisations to develop and deliver short breaks projects and services for disabled children and young people with or without their parent carers.

Who can apply?
This funding is for third sector (voluntary organisations) operating in Scotland. You do not have to be a registered charity to apply. However, your organisation must have a constitution that states your organisation’s purposes are solely charitable and that it delivers public benefit in achieving its purpose(s).

Interested?
The fund is available to organisations across Scotland, if you're unsure about eligibility, please get in touch with our Short Breaks Fund team at [email protected].

Find out more about the Better Breaks programme, read the guidance, watch the workshop and apply on our website.

https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/short-breaks-fund/better-breaks/

Our team look forward to hearing from you.

31/08/2026

✈️Today's story is from Taylor, young adult carer providing support at home for both of their parents, who live with health conditions. They also help care for their stepbrother who has autism.

As Taylor prepared to transition into adult services, their Carer Support Worker encouraged them to think about taking a vital break from their caring role. Taylor shared a lifelong dream: learning to fly an aeroplane. While it felt like an ambitious goal, it was something they had always wanted to experience and potentially pursue as a future career.

Through a Time to Live microgrant, Taylor was able to access an introductory flying lesson with a qualified instructor.

"A dream come true for me. I had such a great time and even tried flying the aircraft with the pilot's help. It was all so interesting, especially the take-off and landing parts. Thanks to the Time to Live microgrant, I not only had a break from caring but was able to try something I had always wanted to do, and that was amazing."

To find out more, click https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/short-breaks-stories/taylors-story-flying-towards-the-future/

28/08/2026

📢JOIN OUR TEAM
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to join our team as our new Operations Assistant.

As Operations Assistant, you’ll work closely with our Operations Coordinator and Head of Finance and Operations to help deliver administrative and operational support. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with our dedicated team across a range of activities, all aimed at improving short breaks opportunities and experiences for unpaid carers in Scotland.
Interested? Visit our website for more information:
https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/

Applications close: Friday 18 September, 5.00pm

28/08/2026

🎉Read the 2025-2026 Time To Live impact report - online now!

Time to Live is a funding programme of the Short Breaks Fund delivering microgrants directly to unpaid carers, supporting the right breaks at the right time.

We have allocated 60% more Time To Live microgrants in 2025-2026, so what does that actually mean? 28,70 carers and cared for people have benefitted. From pursuing hobbies, like photography, dancing and fitness to enjoying social activities like bowls and art. Exploring new places by taking a short trip or simply having quiet time to rest. These microgrants give unpaid carers space that can be difficult to find on their own.

Find out more and read the report here👉https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/media/qhod0c1p/time-to-live-2025-2026-impact-report.pdf

24/08/2026

Today's story is from Archie, a young carer who helps care for his twin brothers, who both have Down syndrome. Like many young carers, he does not see himself as an unpaid carer. He simply sees the support he gives his family as part of everyday life.

While attending a young carers' camp, Archie spoke about taking breaks and he shared his love of gaming, particularly Minecraft-style games. It became clear that having something of his own and time to enjoy his interests would make a real difference to his wellbeing. With support from a Time to Live grant, Archie received a refurbished Xbox and a selection of games.

Archie's mum said:
"Thank you so much for recognising that Archie needed this support and some time for himself. Hearing the boys laughing together and enjoying the games is a real tonic for us all. Without the Time to Live grant, we simply would not have been able to purchase this for him."

To find out more, click https://ow.ly/8ZKN50ZEN5O

21/08/2026

🙌JUST PUBLISHED
Our Time To Live impact report 2025-2026 is now live.

Time to Live is a funding programme of the Short Breaks Fund delivering microgrants directly to unpaid carers, supporting the right breaks at the right time. From pursuing a hobby, enjoying a social activity or taking a short trip to simply having quiet time to rest,
these breaks offer unpaid carers space that can be difficult to find on their own.

With our significant increase in funding, we've made great progress in the past year and we're excited to tell you about it. Read the report here👉https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/media/qhod0c1p/time-to-live-2025-2026-impact-report.pdf

21/08/2026

🤔Thinking about starting your Better Breaks application? Check out the Better Breaks applicant support workshop, it is a great place to start!

Available online now and designed to assist applicants in preparing their submissions effectively for the upcoming funding cycle, participants receive guidance on the application process to enhance their chances of success.

This workshop offers valuable support for those interested in securing funding through the Better Breaks programme and is available here 👇

https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/short-breaks-fund/better-breaks/

✉️For more information, get in touch: [email protected]

20/08/2026

📢Our Better Breaks fund is opening soon!

⏱️Applications for Better Breaks 2027–2028 will open on 01 September 2026 and will close 30 September 2026 at 5pm, for projects starting in April 2027.

❔It's always great to start thinking about your application in advance, so we're sharing more frequently asked questions that you might find helpful.

Click for further information👉 https://ow.ly/bL5550ZyrCV

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Dunfermline Business Centre, Izatt Avenue
Dunfermline
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/, https://linktr.ee/carebreaks

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