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Funding to Support People With Dementia (England, Scotland and Wales)

The McCarthy Stone Foundation has announced that it will be awarding 30 grants of up to £1000 to small dementia clubs and memory cafes across the country providing an invaluable service to people in the community.

The funding is in support of Dementia Action week which is taking place from 15-23 May 2023 and aims to raise awareness and understanding of dementia and encouraging people to “Act on Dementia”.

Funding will be prioritised to grassroots clubs with annual income of less than £25,000 p.a.

To qualify,  clubs must be independent, with its own constitution and bank account. Grants cannot be paid to individuals or profit-making organisations.

Applications close on Friday 26th May 2023 and recipients will be notified shortly afterwards.

17th May 2023