SYC Activity Fund

This fund is to give a break and choice about how they take this break to:

  • young carers* aged under 18 who live in Sheffield

  • young people aged under 18 who are affected by drug or alcohol issues in their family (now or in the past)

We also accept applications for up to £300 for activities for groups of young carers*, as well as individual applications.

The fund is currently administered by Sheffield Young Carers (SYC) on behalf of Sheffield City Council.

* ‘Young carer’ means they provide substantial unpaid care for a relative who has disabilities, long-term physical illnesses, mental health problems and/or drug or alcohol issues.

Who can apply for a grant?

Group applications: Organisations (schools, youth clubs etc) can be considered for a grant if you have involved young carers in planning the application and you can provide a copy of your organisation’s safeguarding policy and a risk assessment for the activity you are applying for.

Individual applications: You can be considered for a grant if you live in Sheffield, you’re aged under 18, you’ve not received this grant for the last two years, and you are identified as:

  • a young carer* either by:

        i.      Having a Young Carers Assessment (copy must be attached) OR

    ii.      Being a member of Sheffield Young Carers (SYC) in the past

  • a young person affected by drug or alcohol issues in your family (by completing this form, the professional signing it is confirming that this is your situation)

Please note: SYC provides breaks for it's members so the individual funds are only available for young people who are NOT currently accessing or on the waiting list for Sheffield Young Carers.

Upcoming closing dates for applications are:

  • Friday 2nd February 2024

  • Friday 14th June 2024  

  • Friday 22nd Nov 2024

  • Friday 14th March 2025

You can submit applications at any time. We will email you to say we have received your application and then hold it until the next panel (approx one week after each closing date).

PLEASE NOTE: To avoid disappointment, please be aware that the £300 grant fund is limited and we can only allocate a small number of grants per year. If you are not successful, however, we will give you feedback about why and you can apply again in the future. 

For full application criteria and guidance, please download our application form.

Having trouble downloading the form?  Contact us and we will send the form over to you. 

*Carers aged over 18 can apply for a ‘Time for a Break' fund from Sheffield Carers Centre.