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The National Lottery Community Fund - Supporting Change: Carers
Created: 28/05/2026
News/Events Category: Funding and Finance
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This funding is for projects that will improve the health of unpaid carers.
They will do this by supporting work that both:
- reduces the unfair and avoidable differences in health for unpaid carers (these are called health inequalities)
- addresses the root cause of the long-term problems, not just the symptoms (this is called systems change)
By unpaid carers they 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 or addiction.
They know that many people do not see themselves as unpaid carers. They're particularly interested in projects that reach these people.
Your project must reduce health inequalities by working towards systems change. It should aim to:
- support carers during changes in their role
- make it easier to identify and support carers
- improve support for carers who face extra barriers
- change how care is understood and valued
Who can apply?
You can apply if your organisation is a:
- constituted voluntary or community organisation
- registered charity
- Scottish charitable incorporated organisation (SCIO)
- not-for-profit company
- community interest company (CIC)
- statutory body (including local authorities and community councils)
- community benefit society.
Partnerships are also eligible.
How to apply
Read the guidance on the the National Lottery's website and then contact the Scotland Advice Team to discuss what you're planning and get an application form.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15 July 2026.
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