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).
Better Breaks 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 2027-2028 will open for applications in September 2026 for projects starting in April 2027.
Better Breaks guidance is available here.
Visit the fund timeline for more information on what happens after application submission.
Read our Better Breaks 2024–2025 impact report to see how the fund supports unpaid carers and the people they care for.
Find out about projects both currently and previously funded by Better Breaks here.
Carer quote
"I didn’t realise how on edge I was until I got a break. My son absolutely loves going, which means I can relax...these moments help me recharge and be a better parent.”