Mecca support carers through Cares Trust & their Network Partners Carers Essentials Fund - Carers can apply for grants towards the cost of vital equipment such as washing machines, cookers, fridge freezers or a bed. Carers Take Time Out Fund - Is giving carers time out from caring to relax, do something for themselves and recharge their batteries. Carers Skills Fund - Is enabling carers to learn new skills to help them with caring or to return to work.