W.G. Edwards Charitable Foundation (wgedwardscharitablefoundation.org.uk) – £3k for Organisations who are making the lives of older people better. The funding is for UK registered charities which promote a proactive approach to the physical and mental wellbeing of people who are over 65 years of age.
The charity’s work should fall into one of the following categories:
- Health and welfare – grants are for the refurbishment of residential care housing for the elderly and for building projects which are nearing completion. Consideration will also be given to the provision of equipment and furniture to enhance care and improve quality of life.
- Community and innovation – grants for community initiatives such as exercise classes for the over-65s, lunch clubs, horticultural therapy and day trips. Consideration will also be given to technology projects aimed at benefitting the over-65s.
The funding is for:
- Capital projects, such as refurbishment, furniture or equipment.
- Innovative projects such as IT for the elderly, fitness classes, lunch clubs, gardening projects, etc.
⏰ Deadline: Funding opens on 1 Sept and closes on 10 Sept 24; money given in Nov 24.
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