Carers Support (Guildford) Fund

The Carers Support (Guildford) Fund is a dedicated initiative under Guildford Philanthropy, designed to provide small grants to carers (aged 18 and over) living in the Borough of Guildford. Managed by the Community Foundation for Surrey, the fund offers much-needed respite and support to those who provide unpaid care for loved ones, helping to improve their well-being and quality of life. The fund provides grants to help carers take a break, develop new skills, or simply enjoy activities that improve their well-being. Grants may be used for short respite breaks or holidays, club memberships, training courses, second-hand computers or IT equipment, holiday play schemes, travel costs, and respite care cover. Applications must be submitted through organisations that work directly with carers and can verify their needs, including Action for Carers Surrey, Surrey County Council Social Care and Health Teams, NHS Older Adult and Mental Health Teams, and local charitable organisations supporting carers. This fund exists thanks to the generosity of Carers Support (Guildford)'s former trustees, and the partnership between Guildford Philanthropy, Community Foundation for Surrey, and Guildford Borough Council. Through careful management, it ensures that carers continue to receive financial assistance and respite opportunities into the future.