Small community groups and local charities can apply for grants of between £100 and £2,600 for equipment and to support projects that tackle loneliness amongst older people (65+) and adults with a disability (18+).
The funding, which is being made available through Barchester’s Charitable Foundation, supports actions that combat loneliness by connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community.
Support can be offered for:
- Activity projects
- Equipment and materials for use by members
- Member transport
- Day trips, outings and group holidays in the UK
The Foundation also makes grants of between £100 and £1,500 to help individuals, but please note that all applications for named individuals must be completed by a third party who knows the individual in a professional or community-based capacity, such as general practitioners, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, or charity or support group representatives.
The grants can help individuals with:
- Manual and powered wheelchairs
- Mobility scooters
- Specialised trikes / e-bikes / bikes
- Car adaptations
The Foundation accepts group applications in January, April, July and October. There are no deadlines for individual applications which can be submitted at any time. Apply online.