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These grants are for wellbeing activities and projects benefiting people aged 55 and over that aim to reduce social isolation and loneliness.
The application deadline for the next round of grants is Thursday 31 October 2024. Smaller UK community organisations and charities working at a grassroots level, including Community Interest Companies (CICs), are eligible to apply.
Examples of projects that may be funded include:
It’s important to note that applications with ties to a local Home Instead office will be given priority.
Eligible organisations must complete the online form on the Home Instead Charities website to apply. For more information, including contact details, please visit the ‘Locations’ tab on the charity’s website.
Please note that the charity will fully fund a grant request only if the organisation holds less than 3 months’ operating costs in reserve. For organisations with more than this, up to 50% of the project costs will be funded.
Grants of up to £750 are available from McCarthy Stone Foundation for small charities and community groups bringing together people over 65 at Christmas.
The Community Energy Fund (CEF) is a £10m grant scheme for urban and rural communities to develop energy services to benefit their local area.
Inspire Fund provides funding for projects that engage the public with the topic of dementia and the life-changing research going on into the condition.
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