Grant News

Charities and not-for-profit organisations in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath, North East Somerset, and North Somerset can apply for grants of up to £30,000 to support projects that help older people live fulfilling lives.

The St Monica Trust's Volunteering and Employment for Older People Fund aims to promote positive perceptions of ageing and enhance the employability and volunteer opportunities available to older individuals in the community

The fund will support initiatives that:

• challenge negative stereotypes about ageing, encouraging respect for older individuals and celebrating their contributions
• promote active involvement of older adults in both paid and unpaid work, ensuring they can continue using their skills and experiences
• facilitate community integration, where older adults feel valued, engaged and not marginalized or made to feel obsolete
• encourage healthy, meaningful ageing, supporting the notion that ageing is a time of continued growth and contribution, rather than decline

The fund covers both core and delivery costs.

The deadline for expressions of interest is 12pm on the 1st November 2024. Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full application by the 29th November 2024.

Useful Links:

Expression of Interest form