Older People
Grant Aid schemes available to support projects for older people
There are two broad types of funding sources:
- Grant schemes which only support projects aimed at older people eg. Age Concern
- Grants schemes which can support a range of activities including those related to older people eg. Awards For All
Allen Lane Foundation
Grants generally between £500 - £15,000. Will fund start-up, project or core costs. No deadlines.
www.allenlane.org.uk
Woodroffe Benton Foundation
Grants range between £700 - £1000. Trustees meet quarterly: January, April, July and October.
E-mail: alan.king3@which.net
Garfield Weston Foundation
Average grant around £25,000. Supports a wide range of charitable activities including projects for older people. No deadlines.
www.garfieldweston.org
Charles Hayward Foundation
Grants range from £5000 - £25,000. Will fund capital expenditure for older people’s projects. No deadlines. www.charleshaywardfoundation.org.uk
Dulverton Trust
Grants up to £25,000. Funding for projects mainly in areas of deprivation. No deadlines. www.dulverton.org/policy.htm
Henry Smith Charity
Small grants of £500-£10,000, larger grants are also available. Grants are given to centres for the aged. No deadlines. www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk
Tesco Charity Trust
Grants range between £500 - £4000. Support local community
projects for elderly people where Tesco has stores. Deadline for projects
for elderly: 31 March and 30 September each year.
www.tescocorporate.com
Tudor Trust
No minimum or maximum grant. Supports practical projects and funds a wide range of people and organisations working to achieve lasting change. No deadlines. www.tudortrust.org.uk
KCC Member Community Grants
Each County Councillor can provide financial support of up to £10,000 each year to projects benefiting local groups. No deadlines.
E-mail: localboards@kent.gov.uk
Lloyds TSB Foundation
Most grants are under £15,000. Fund projects that help disadvantaged, including helping older people play a fuller role in their community. No deadlines. www.lloydstsbfoundations.org.uk
The Grocers’ Charity
Grants range between £1500 - £10,000. Funds capital or revenue costs. Deadlines: 2 months prior to trustees meetings (Jan, Apr, June & Nov).
www.grocershall.co.uk
Awards For All
£300 - £10,000. Joint Lottery programme that will fund projects for older people. No deadlines.
www.awardsforall.org.uk
Dr Scholl Foundation
No minimum or maximum grants. Will fund equipment, conferences, seminars and special projects. Deadline: 1 March annually.
www.drschollfoundation.com
Yapp Charitable Trust
Most grants are around £3000. Will fund running costs or salaries. Deadlines: 2 months prior to trustees meetings (Mar, Jul & Nov)
www.yappcharitabletrust.org.uk
Rayne Foundation
Average grant is £14,000. Will fund capital costs, salaries and all types of project costs, and general running costs. No deadlines.
www.raynefoundation.org.uk
Concertina Charitable Trust
Grants usually around £500. Projects to improve quality of life through musical entertainment and related activities for older people. No deadlines. www.concertinamusic.org.uk
Age Concern
Grants of up to £1000 towards new or expanding services / activities for older people. No deadlines.
E-mail: grants.unit@ace.org.uk
Grassroots Grants
Grants of up to £5000 for voluntary groups with income below £20,000
pa. No deadlines.
E-mail: admin@kentcf.org.uk
Sport England Grant Programmes
For further information on Sport England Grant Programmes: www.kentsport.org/funding_sport_england.cfm
