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Small Grants for Activities for People Aged over 55 Years – Home Instead

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Money raised by ‘Home Instead’ and external supporters fund groups who support the mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing of ageing adults.

There are four application windows, January, April; July and October.  Applications received in April will be processed and if successful, grants awarded in May.

They award grants of up to £500 to small grass roots organisation.  Small, local registered charities you can apply for funding up to £1,500.  Eligible groups much have members over 55 years old or the project you are requesting funding for must benefit people aged over 55.  Projects must support people through activities and projects that support wellbeing or reduce social isolation and/or loneliness. 

They can fund a range of activities including regular and one-off activities.  Examples include yoga sessions and day trips.

The application form looks quite straightforward.

Home Instead have locations around Nottingham, including, Bilborough, Forest Fields and Sneinton. Long Easton, Derby, Chesterfield, Dronfield, Bolsover, North Wingfield, Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark on Trent, Bingham, Swadlincote, Ashby and Chellaston and surrounding areas.

Click here for more information and how to apply.