Grant News
The McCarthy Stone Foundation has opened applications for its 2025 Creating Connections Grants Programme, offering up to £7,500 to over 20 charitable organisations across England, Scotland, and Wales. The grants aim to support initiatives that reduce loneliness and promote meaningful social engagement among people aged 65 and over.
Eligible activities include befriending services, social groups such as art or lunch clubs, and community transport schemes. The programme is open to registered charities, community groups, and CICs with an annual turnover under £250,000. Applications must demonstrate a focus on areas with high levels of deprivation affecting older adults.
This round excludes dementia-specific organisations, though broader services that include individuals with dementia remain eligible. A dedicated Dementia Grants Programme is set to launch in spring 2026.
Applications close on 29 August 2025 at 5 p.m. Shortlisted applicants will be notified shortly after the foundation’s review process concludes in early October. Further guidance and an online application form are available via the McCarthy Stone Foundation website (Link Below).
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