Grant News

Barchester's Charitable Foundation is a grant-giving charity that helps older people and other adults with disability across England, Scotland & Wales lead more fulfilled lives and reach their full potential.

The Foundation focuses on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community, helping combat isolation and loneliness and enabling people to be active and engaged.

Funding of between £100 and £2,500 (£1,000 for individuals) is available for individuals charities and small community groups to help improve people's mobility, independence and quality of life. Applications for individuals must be completed by a third-party sponsor such as a health care professional, social worker or charity/support group representative.

The Foundations helps individuals with:

• Manual and powered wheelchairs
• Mobility scooters
• Specialised trikes / bikes
• Car adaptations

Groupd and organistaions can apply for grants to help with:

• Activity projects
• Equipment and materials for use by members
• Member transport
• Day trips, outings and group holidays in the UK

Applications are assessed on a case by case basis, with funds allocated to those who demonstrate greatest need.

Applications can be submitted at any time.