We are a unique charity that mostly helps individuals, but we also help small community groups and small local charities. We help people and groups based in England, Scotland and Wales.
We favour applications that help improve people’s mobility, independence and quality of life. Our grants range from £100 up to £5,000.
This year our focus is about connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community. Applications that combat loneliness and enable people to be active and engaged will receive our highest priority in 2016.
WHO WE FUND
•Older people 65+
•Adults (18+) with a physical disability
•Adults (18+) with a mental disability
WHAT WE CAN’T FUND
We do not fund retrospectively, and further funding is not available for three years following a successful grant award.
Grants will not be made to community groups and small charities for:
- Core/ running costs or salaries or financial support to general projects
- Indirect services such as help lines, newsletters, leaflets or research
- Major building projects or large capital projects
- Training of staff and volunteers
The Trustees reserve the right to put a cap on grants to a single charity (including all of its branches) in any one year.
