Duke of Cornwall’s Benevolent Fund
Cornwall Community Foundation
The Duke of Cornwall’s Benevolent Fund aims to make a real difference to young carers. A young carer is anyone aged 18 or under who helps to look after a relative or friend who has a disability, illness, mental health condition or substance abuse problem where these duties go beyond what would be expected for a person of their age.
For young carers aged 18 or under where their duties go beyond what would be expected for a person of their age. An application for a grant must be made by an organisation for the benefit of any young carer resident in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly who requires support.
Notes: Applications will be considered at the end of each quarter (March, June, Septemeber, December), we must be in receipt of your application 6 weeks prior to the panel date to be considered
Grants will be available to individuals within Cornwall who require support with the following; this is not an exhaustive list:
- Respite Care
- Accommodation
- Learning Breaks
- Healthy living
- Activities/ Hobbies
- Equipment
The funds are aimed at offering young carers the opportunity to be young people free from their caring responsibilities.
We are unable to support:
- Something that would normally be funded by health or social care
- Technology equipment such as laptops, computers, mobile phones and all relevant software etc.
- Driving lessons, test or car costs
- Trips abroad
An application for a grant must be made by an organisation for the benefit of any young carer resident in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly who requires support.