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  • Carers Community Chest Round 3

    Created: 18/09/2025
    News/Events Category: Funding and Finance
    This item will show under the following categories: Carer Support  

    Across Fife, more than 50,000 carers dedicate their time to supporting family and friends affected by illness, disability, mental health challenges, or addiction. The Carers Community Chest exists to recognise their contribution and improve their wellbeing.

    Fife Health and Social Care Partnership run the fund and are now inviting applications for Round 3 of funding. Community groups and charities in Fife can apply for up to £10,000 per project to create spaces and activities that support local carers.

    Funding can be used for a wide range of projects, such as:

    • Carers' cafés, coffee mornings or supper clubs
    • Arts, crafts, gardening or allotment groups
    • Walking, cycling, swimming or other fitness activities
    • Cooking classes, reading groups, music or theatre projects
    • New carers’ support groups in your local area

    Whether you are building something new or expanding an existing idea, this is a chance to make a real difference for carers in your community.

    How to apply 

    Click here to apply online.

    Please find the guidance for the application form here

    Please complete all sections of the application form. They strongly encourage all applicants to contact the Locality Planning team before completing this form on [email protected] 

    The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Sunday 23 November 2025.




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