Young carers wellbeing grants
The grant widens opportunities for young carers to explore their own interests and hobbies and improve their overall wellbeing.
An application can be supported through our Young Carer Project. Or it can be through any professional that is aware of the young person’s caring responsibilities.
A young carer can apply for a grant of £300 to support an existing interest, a new hobby or buy an item. This is provided through a digital platform called Virtual Wallet. Once approved, the grant funding is made available to the young carer through their Virtual Wallet account. It enables them to buy vouchers, items and activities from a range of local and national organisations.
Examples of what the grant can support include -
- arts and crafts
- annual theatre pass
- annual cinema pass
- books
- bike
- driving lessons
- gym membership
- laptop or tablet
- musical instruments or lessons
- photography
- swimming lessons
- sports items
- short courses
A young carer and their supporting professional can gain further information about The Young Carers Wellbeing Grant from the supporting guidance notes. These are available alongside the grant application form.
Download the Young Carers Wellbeing Grant Guidance and Application form.