Supporting Change - Carers

This funding is for projects that will reduce health inequalities for unpaid carers, through systems change. By this we mean, making meaningful and lasting changes to the way things work. So, unpaid carers' wellbeing is better and they can stay healthy in their caring role.

We will not fund the delivery of an existing service. For example, to expand a service into new areas or reduce waiting lists.

We offer funding from £500,000 to £2 million. We’ll fund long-term projects over 5 to 10 years.

You can also apply for up to £50,000 in development funding. This can help you develop your project for the final application stage. For example, to plan research, hold consultations or develop partnerships.

What we mean by unpaid carers

By ‘unpaid carers’ we mean adults or children who look after a relative, friend or neighbour. They might look after someone due to a disability, illness, mental health condition, addiction or old age.

We know that many people do not see themselves as unpaid carers. We're particularly interested in projects that reach these people. This can include:

• parents that care for a child with additional support needs or disabilities
• older people that care for their partner
• people that care for someone with an addiction
• young carers
• LGBTQ+ carers
• ethnically minoritised carers