Every day, unpaid carers across Scotland provide vital support to a loved one, often putting their own wellbeing, relationships and health on hold.

At VOCAL, we believe that everyone deserves time to rest, recharge and create precious memories together. That's why we provide affordable and subsidised holidays for unpaid carers, the people they care for, and their families.

Many people visiting this page will have experienced a Wee Break themselves. Some may have stayed thanks to a grant-funded holiday, others may have enjoyed one of our discounted breaks, and some may have discovered us through a commercial booking. Whatever brought you here, thank you for being part of our story.

While we never expect anything in return, some guests ask how they can help ensure another family can experience the same opportunity. If that's you, we'd be incredibly grateful for a donation of any size.

A right to a break is something every carer deserves, yet for many families it remains out of reach. As demand continues to grow, donations help us sustain and expand the support we can offer.

Every donation makes a difference

£20 could help stock one of our holiday homes with essential supplies such as toilet rolls and cleaning products.

£50 could help provide fuel for cosy evenings in front of the fire at Hawthorn Brea.

£70 could contribute towards a month's winter heating costs at Seton Sands.

£100 could start help us provide another unpaid carer with the opportunity of a much-needed break away.

Whether it's £5, £20, £100 or more, every contribution helps create opportunities for unpaid carers to rest, reconnect and make memories with the people who matter most.

Together, we can ensure that more carers get the break they deserve.

Thank you for helping us give the gift of time off from caring.