Time2Live Fund
Support for unpaid adult, parent and young adult carers in Perth and Kinross
The Time2Live fund gives unpaid carers the chance to take time out from their caring role and enjoy something that supports their health and wellbeing.
Applications are open from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027, depending on available funds.
How much you can apply for?
• First application: up to £500
• Second and subsequent applications: up to £400
Kinship carers are not eligible, as they receive kinship care allowances and are not considered unpaid carers for this fund.
Who can apply?
You can apply if you meet all of the following:
- You live in Perth and Kinross
- You are an unpaid adult, parent or young adult carer
- You have not received a Time2Live award in the past 12 months
- All receipts and feedback from any previous award have been submitted
- No one else in your household has applied within 12 months
- No other application has been made for the same person you care for in that period
- The break or activity will give you genuine time away from caring
- Nothing has been booked, bought or taken place already
- You can cover any extra costs not paid for by the fund
- You can spend your award within 90 days of receiving it
- Your planned break will not take place within the next 6 weeks
- If you are not registered with PKAVS as an unpaid carer
Your application must be supported by a professional who knows you or the person you care for. Examples include a district nurse, CPN, occupational therapist, social worker, teacher, community worker or carers support worker. They cannot be a family member. If you do not have a professional involved, contact the Short Breaks Team for advice.
What the fund can pay for
The fund is flexible and can support many different types of breaks, activities or items that help you relax, recharge or enjoy time for yourself.
What the fund can't pay for
- Breaks that have already been paid for, pre-booked, with or without, a deposit or that have already taken place.
- Any item(s) that has already been paid for or purchased.
- Alcohol (even if part of a hotel deal or part of a meal).
- General living costs (food, clothing, bills, Wi‑Fi or appliances).
- Cosmetic (plastic/aesthetic) surgery, procedures or tattoos.
- Rent, debt, loans or mortgage payments.
How to apply
1.
Check you meet all eligibility criteria as described above
3.
Complete the form with enough detail about your caring role and why the break will help
Inspiration for your break
Here are examples of how other carers have used their Time2Live grant
- Gym membership
- Spa break, hotel stay or city theatre break
- Caravan stay or short holiday
- Garden furniture, garden centre voucher or poly tunnel
- Bicycle, walking boots or fishing permit
- Tablet, Kindle, audio books, TV streaming services or magazine subscriptions
- Museum or cinema pass
- Crafting retreat, art classes or a sewing machine
- French lessons, swing dance classes or driving lessons
- Tent
- Flying lesson
- Rail card
- Complimentary therapies
Young carer?
All Young Carers must complete the application with support from a PKAVS Support Worker. Please email ycadmin@pkavs.org.uk for assistance. Young people not registered with PKAVS should contact the Short Breaks Team to discuss support with their application.