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Grants of up to £2,000 for Projects Tackling Loneliness Amongst Older People and Adults with a Disability (England, Scotland and Wales)

Small community groups, local charities and individuals can apply for grants of between £100 and £2,500 for equipment and to support projects that tackle loneliness amongst older people (65+) and adults with a disability (18+). 

The funding, which is being made available through Barchester’s Charitable Foundation, supports actions that combat loneliness by connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community.

The types of activities supported can include

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

The Foundation also makes grants of between £100 and £1,000 to help individuals, but please note that all applications for named individuals must be completed by a third party who knows the individual in a professional or community-based capacity, such as general practitioners, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, or charity or support group representatives. 

The grants can help individuals with:

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

There are no deadlines, and applications can be submitted at any time.

 

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12th November 2024