Carers Trust Microgrant
National funding support available through Cornwall Carers Service as a Carers Trust Network Partner
About the Carers Trust Grant
Carers Trust is a major charity dedicated to transforming the lives of unpaid carers across the UK. Through their grant programme, they provide vital financial support to help carers access the items and activities they need.
As a Carers Trust Network Partner, Cornwall Carers Service can help you apply for this national grant fund. We'll work with you to complete your application and provide the necessary supporting information.
Up to £100
Available for individual carers aged 16 and over
Carer & Memory Support Groups Grant
For groups bringing carers and people with memory impairment together. This grant helps fund the activities, room hire, and resources that make support groups thrive. Whether you're starting a new group or sustaining an existing one, we can help.
Carers Resilience Enablement Grant
This grant is here to support unpaid carers in unexpected or emergency situations, when costs arise that you can't cover yourself. It's designed to help you continue in your caring role without added financial pressure.
What can the grant cover?
Examples of what the grant can help with:
Repair or replacement of essential household equipment
Private care equipment
Other urgent domestic needs
Urgent short break in Cornwall for you and the person you care for
Who can apply?
Carers must be referred and endorsed by Cornwall Carers Service or another recognised carer support organisation
Applications must be signed off by a professional from that service
Application Process: Once we receive your completed application and supporting documents, we will assess it within 5 working days. Decisions are made as quickly as possible to make sure you get the support you need.
Already received a grant?
We'd love to hear how the grant has helped you. Your feedback helps us improve our support and show funders the difference these grants make to carers' lives.
Carer & Memory Support Groups Grant
This grant provides funding for carer support groups and memory cafés across Cornwall, helping to create vibrant community spaces where carers and people with memory impairment can connect, share experiences, and access activities.
What the grant aims to do:
Provide activities and support for carers and people with memory impairment
Help new and existing self-support groups grow and sustain themselves
Support people to self-manage their health and wellbeing
Reduce social isolation and build confidence
Improve independent living skills
Help prevent hospital admissions or re-admissions
Established Groups
Up to £1,500 per year
Groups must have at least 4 members
Funding available:
New Groups
Up to £500 start-up funding
Additional £500 available later if needed
Minimum 4 members required
What it covers:
Room hire
Insurance costs
Workshops and activities
Equipment and materials
Other wellbeing support costs
What it does not cover:
Individual travel expenses
Food and drink
Who can apply?
Support groups and organisations (formal or informal) that provide activities and support for unpaid carers or people with memory impairment in Cornwall.
Received funding in the past year?
If your group received this grant previously, we need to know how you used the funding and what impact it's had. Your feedback demonstrates the value of these grants and helps secure future funding for groups like yours.
