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The Whole Family Wellbeing Funding aims to build local capacity for transformational whole system change and to scale up and drive the delivery of holistic whole family support services. The fund is focused on supporting operational and revenue costs, volunteer and one-off fixed term staff costs, expenses, equipment, etc. to fulfil the activity.All proposals need to align with locally identified needs and all current related developments in service provision. They should take the pressure off services dealing with crisis through the delivery of early intervention and preventative approaches.

Better Breaks is a funding programme of the Short Breaks Fund, operated by Shared Care Scotland on behalf of the National Carers Organisations and the Scottish Government. The purpose of the Short Breaks Fund is to increase the range, availability, and choice of short breaks for unpaid carers and those they care for across Scotland.The Better Breaks programme funds a wide range of short breaks projects and services, including activities and breaks for:- Disabled children and young people without their carers- Families to enjoy together- Young/sibling carers with the person they care forProjects must be able to evidence how their activities will benefit both children and young people with disabilities and their carers, by providing a break from their normal routine. These breaks should increase opportunities for children and young people to engage in activities they enjoy, give carers a break from their caring role, and improve wellbeing for all involved.

Grants are available for projects that will help to mitigate the impact of long or frequent involuntary separation for families, spouses, and serving personnel, including reservists and their families.The programme will need to address one or more following outcomes:- Reduced impact of separation, loneliness, and isolation for Serving families.- Improved mental health and well being for Service families.- Enhanced access to support and activities to improve quality of life.- Support personnel to reintegrate into family and units post deployment.Please visit the Trust website for full guidance notes.