# Friends of Young Carers (Swindon)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1094276 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1094276)
- Website: https://www.foycs.org.uk
- Latest income: £86.6k; spending £87.3k
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-young-carers

The focus of the charity's work is to provide help and support to children and young people caring for a member of their family who may be disabled or suffering from mental health problems , substance misuse or have a long term or terminal illness. Young carers benefit by being involved in a range of activities to have a break from their caring responsibilities and regain their childhood.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Friends of Young Carers (Swindon) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Young Carers (Swindon) reported income of £86.6k and spending of £87.3k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Young Carers (Swindon) in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (foycs.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Friends of Young Carers (Swindon) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Young Carers (Swindon) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Friends of Young Carers (Swindon) give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of Young Carers (Swindon) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Friends of Young Carers (Swindon)?

In its latest reported year Friends of Young Carers (Swindon) reported income of £86.6k and spending of £87.3k.


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