Introduction to Better Breaks
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 (aged 20 and under), and their carers (adult and/or young carers).
The Better Breaks programme funds a wide range of short breaks projects and activities including holiday activity programmes, after school clubs, sports coaching, and youth groups. The activities can be for children and young people without their carers, with their sibling/young carer, or for whole families to enjoy together.
Better Breaks usually opens for applications in the Autumn of each year for activities planned to start in Spring of the following year.
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Our Short Breaks Timeline gives an overview of the application process.
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Better Breaks
“A weekend to relax and go at our own pace was hugely restorative. Spending quality time with my other children...and having a rest from the pressure to keep my child active and stimulated every day. It was lovely to have time to ourselves.”North Berwick Youth Project funded by Better Breaks
