Barchester Charitable Foundation

Grants for Projects Tackling Loneliness Amongst Older People and Adults with a Disability (England, Scotland and Wales)

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.

The types of activities supported can include

– 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.

More information can be found via the link