Carers' Resource

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About Carers' Resource

Carers' Resource is an independent charity established in 1995 to support unpaid carers across the Bradford, Craven, Harrogate, and Selby districts of Yorkshire. Its mission is to make life better for carers who look after elderly, ill, disabled, or frail relatives and friends. Rooted in values of compassion, inclusivity, confidentiality, and empowerment, the charity champions carers' wellbeing and resilience through holistic, evidence-led interventions. Unlike a grant-making trust, Carers' Resource operates solely as a direct service provider, delivering tailored emotional, practical, and informational support to carers of all ages.

What Carers' Resource funds

The charity funds direct services for unpaid carers, including one-to-one mentoring, youth clubs and trips, advocacy, benefits advice, employment guidance, respite planning, and confidence-building workshops. It targets carers affected by physical or mental illness, disabilities, addiction, or frailty, aiming to improve wellbeing and access to support networks. Work is strictly limited to the Bradford, Craven, Harrogate, and Selby districts of Yorkshire, making it a hyper-local specialist with deep carer expertise. Themes such as youth, mental health, and education are woven into its support for both adult carers and young carers under 18.

Who can apply

Carers' Resource does not accept applications from external organisations or individuals for grants. Instead, it provides direct services to unpaid carers of all ages and backgrounds within its Yorkshire districts. Beneficiaries include carers supporting someone with physical or mental illness, disability, addiction, or frailty. The charity prioritises carers who may be isolated, struggling with mental health, or balancing care with work or education. Organisations seeking collaboration should note that Carers' Resource works through commissioned partnerships with statutory agencies rather than open funding rounds.

What Carers' Resource doesn't fund

Carers' Resource does not provide grants or funding to external charities, community groups, or individuals. It does not support projects or services outside its designated Yorkshire districts of Bradford, Craven, Harrogate, and Selby. National or out-of-area work is excluded. The charity also does not fund capital costs, research, or activities unrelated to unpaid carer support.

How they like to fund

Carers' Resource is not a grant-making trust and does not offer open funding rounds or unsolicited grants. It operates as a direct service provider, funding its own programmes for unpaid carers. The charity may engage in co-produced partnerships with statutory agencies and select voluntary organisations for commissioned projects, but such arrangements are by invitation only. All funding is directed internally to support carers' emotional, practical, and informational needs.

How much does Carers' Resource give?

Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Carers' Resource’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.

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Focus areas

Children & youthMental healthEducation

How to apply to Carers' Resource

Carers' Resource does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Carers' Resource provide?

Grant amounts vary. Contact Carers' Resource directly for current funding levels.

Where does Carers' Resource fund charities?

Carers' Resource funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Carers' Resource accept unsolicited applications?

Carers' Resource does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Carers' Resource?

Carers' Resource does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.