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Grants of up to £6,000 are available to registered charities working to improve the wellbeing, welfare and education of children and adults in communities throughout the UK.

The funding, which is being made available by the Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation, will support initiatives that:

• benefit children and adults particularly those living in socially deprived areas, through education to develop core skills and support wellbeing and mental health
• benefit the wellbeing and welfare of children and adults by preventing or reducing poverty and homelessness in the community
• support the elderly and improve their wellbeing by reducing isolation, helping reduce the effects of Dementia and Alzheimer's and support later life/palliative care

The types of items or activities that could be supported include:

• equipment to support young people transition from homelessness to new accommodation such as toiletries, bedding, cooking utensils
• equipment to engage the elderly in activities, exercise and experiences to help improve mental and physical wellbeing such as a large, digital interactive activity table for a care setting

The trustees meet at the beginning of March, June, September and December to consider applications.

The next closing date is the 31st October 2024 for the meeting in December.

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