Deadline: 2-Jun-25
The Inspiring Scotland is accepting applications for the Bright Start Breakfasts Fund to deliver and support breakfast clubs that combine access to a healthy, nutritious breakfast with before-school childcare, activities, and supervision.
This will enable early drop-off for parents to assist them with work or studies, contributing to the Ministerial commitment to building a year-round system of school-age childcare.
Aim
- The aim of the Bright Start Breakfasts fund is “to build on existing levels of breakfast provision and expand access to breakfast clubs across Scotland to primary school children.” Funding will support existing breakfast clubs to expand their provision, as well as support the establishment of new breakfast clubs.
- Funding will be prioritised towards families who need it most based on income or risk of living in poverty. It will also be focused in areas where access to a breakfast club is most needed.
Funding Information
- The total funding available in £3,000,000.
- Grants are expected to be between £8,000 and £12,000, depending on the location and needs of the community and school.
Duration
- The Bright Start Breakfasts fund will run from August 2025 to June 2026 (full academic year).
Eligible Activities
- Eligible activities for funding include:
- Setting up and establishing a new breakfast club
- Increasing the running time of an existing club
- Increasing the number of places available at an existing club
- The addition of childcare and/ or activities, where currently only breakfast food is provided
- Increased resources to support expansion, i.e., staff, equipment
Eligibility Criteria
- Breakfast club delivery arrangements can vary and may include:
- clubs delivered by schools
- clubs delivered by a provider (outside of the school estate)
- clubs delivered in partnership with a school
- A wide range of organisations may be involved in delivering breakfast clubs through Bright Start Breakfasts. Delivery models should be appropriate to the needs of the families they intend to support and will likely differ based on local circumstances.
- The Bright Start Breakfasts fund is therefore open to a wide range of applicants, including:
- Primary Schools
- Local Authorities
- Third Sector organisations
- Registered childcare providers
- Activity providers
- Parent or volunteer groups
- Childminder services
For more information, visit Inspiring Scotland.
