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Funding to Support Older People Over the Christmas Period (UK)

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to charities, community groups, and other not-for-profit organisations working to support older people across the UK who may be isolated or lonely over the festive period.

The funding will support activities providing connection or company to over 65’s, which might include a Christmas meal together, a day trip out, or Christmas care packages.

Priority will be given to organisations with an annual income of up to £100,000.

The funding is being made available through the McCarthy Stone Foundation’s Connecting at Christmas Grants, which closes to applications on the 25th November 2022.

A total of £20,000 is available.

10th November 2022