Opportunities: Older people

Small Grants of up to £250 are available for small charitable organisations in England and Wales for activities that provide musical entertainment for elderly people in need.

The Charity will purchase goods and services on behalf of a Vegetarian and Vegan aged 60 and over. Organisations may apply on behalf of an older person in financial hardship.

One-off grants of up to £5,000 (but averaging £2,500) are available to smaller UK registered charities working with the elderly, people with a mental or physical disability, those who are terminally ill, young people and social welfare projects, including those that benefit carers, the homeless and ex-offenders.

Small grants are available for community groups and grants of up to £1,500 are available for registered charities working at a grassroots level in the UK for wellbeing activities and projects that benefit people aged 55 and over, helping reduce social isolation and loneliness.

Grants for projects that engage the public with the topic of dementia and the life-changing research going on into the condition.

Small grants for projects that enable people play a part in their community’s future and/or help to protect the planet.

One-off grants available for small UK registered charities working in the areas of education, environmental causes, health, heritage, people with a disability, support for children and young people and the relief of youth poverty, the arts, the elderly, and the military.

Grants available to UK registered charities working in the equine sector or charities/hospices supporting older people.

Grants available to smaller UK registered charities working with the elderly, people with a mental or physical disability, those who are terminally ill, young people and social welfare projects, including those that benefit carers, the homeless and ex-offenders.

Grants for activities that help to improve the lives of older people and other adults with a physical or learning disability or mental health challenge.

Grants available for registered charities working at a grassroots level in the UK for wellbeing activities and projects that benefit people aged 55 and over, helping reduce social isolation and loneliness.

Grants for smaller UK registered charities that are providing services in the UK in a range of areas including the relief of hardship, education and young people, physical wellbeing, care for the elderly and the environment & conservation.