Carers in Bedfordshire
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- Typical grants
- Up to £375
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Monthly
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carersinbeds.org.ukAbout Carers in Bedfordshire
Carers in Bedfordshire is a registered charity founded in 2004 by Yvonne Clark. Its mission is to empower unpaid carers of all ages across Bedfordshire, preventing today's carers from becoming tomorrow's cared-for through holistic support. The charity's core values include compassion, lived experience, respect, safeguarding, empowerment, and collaboration. Guided by a preventative, strengths-based theory of change, it provides individual grants exclusively for carers' health and wellbeing needs. As a Carers Trust Network Partner and Carers UK affiliate, it works with local authorities, the NHS, schools, and businesses to influence policy and improve carer support.
What Carers in Bedfordshire funds
The charity funds individual grants for unpaid carers' health and wellbeing. Supported activities include respite breaks, stress-relief day trips, essential caring equipment, training to build confidence or improve job prospects, bereavement support, and self-care events. Thematic priorities cover mental and physical wellbeing, dementia navigation, young carer support, benefits advice, and personal development workshops. Grants are available to unpaid carers living in or registered with a GP in Bedford Borough or Central Bedfordshire; some services also extend to Luton.
Who can apply
Individual unpaid carers of all ages, including young carers, who are registered with the charity and live in or are GP-registered to Bedford Borough or Central Bedfordshire are eligible. A professional endorser is required to support applications. Organisations, charities, and paid professionals are not eligible. There are no income or size restrictions for individual carers.
What Carers in Bedfordshire doesn't fund
The charity does not fund organisations, charities, paid professionals, or any form of organisational support. It also excludes core costs, projects, capital expenditure, and any funding that is not directed to individual carers. Unpaid carers living outside the specified geographic area are not eligible.
How they like to fund
Carers in Bedfordshire directs funding directly to registered unpaid carers through a structured process. It does not accept unsolicited applications from organisations or unregistered individuals. Grants are provided for specific health and wellbeing needs, with an emphasis on responsive, evidence-based support informed by carer feedback.
How much does Carers in Bedfordshire give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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Good to know
How to apply to Carers in Bedfordshire
Carers in Bedfordshire does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically monthly.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Carers in Bedfordshire.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Carers in Bedfordshire provide?
Carers in Bedfordshire typically provides grants up to £375.
Where does Carers in Bedfordshire fund charities?
Carers in Bedfordshire funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Carers in Bedfordshire accept unsolicited applications?
Carers in Bedfordshire does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Carers in Bedfordshire?
Carers in Bedfordshire does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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