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Financial Support

Young Carers Fund

 

 

Being a young carer in an armed forces or veteran family can be challenging.

With the right support, we can support you to realise your potential and thrive.

We understand taking on caring responsibilities for a parent, sibling or a member of the local community can prove both rewarding and challenging.

We can provide a little financial support to enhance independence and gain qualifications to take a well-earned break from caring responsibilities.

 

Ready to get your application started?

Click the button below to tell us more about the support you need.

We will respond as soon as we can to get your application started.

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Wondering if you are eligible to apply?

There are many things young carers can do to support loved ones as well as a friend or member of the local community.

Here’s an idea of what young carers we have supported do:

  • Practical tasks, like cooking, housework, and shopping.
  • Physical care, such as helping someone out of bed.
  • Emotional support, including talking to someone who is distressed.
  • Personal care, such as helping someone dress.
  • Managing the family budget and collecting prescriptions.
  • Helping to give medicine.
  • Helping someone communicate.
  • Looking after brothers and sisters.

 

Click the button below to tell us about the support you need.

We will be able to help with most cases for support.

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What we can fund

Here’s an idea of what we have funded recently to support young carers from armed forces communities to realise their potential and thrive.

  • Driving and motorbike lessons.
  • Digital tablets.
  • Garden play furniture.
  • Horse-riding lessons.
  • Day trips to local attractions.

 

Let’s get your application started.

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Do you have something else in mind?

Don’t worry, we’re more than happy to discuss whatever you have in mind.

Simply get in touch and we’ll respond as soon as we can.

 

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Who we can support

Please note that we can only support children and young people from armed forces and veteran families living in Scotland.

We can support children and young people who meet the following criteria:

  • Aged from 12-21 with full or part-time caring responsibilities.
  • From a Scottish serving or veteran family residing within the UK
  • From a non-Scottish serving or veteran family residing in Scotland

 

Would you like to speak to our team?

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