Small grants are available to fund projects to improve the lives of the elderly across the UK.  Home Instead Charities awards grants of up to £1,500 to small, local registered charities and up to £500 to grassroots organisations for well-being events, activities or pastimes that prevent social isolation and loneliness amongst adults over 55. Eligible projects may include regular events such as a cinema club, knitting group, or lunch club; one-off activities like a day trip or Christmas lunch; or other initiatives such as yoga classes or guest speaker sessions.

Applications can be submitted four times per year in January, April, July and October.

Grants of up to £2,500 are available to charitable organisations for projects that tackle loneliness amongst older people and adults with a disability.  The funding made available through Barchester’s Charitable Foundation offers these grants to support projects that connect or re-connect people with others in their local community. This could include activity projects, equipment and materials, member transport, and day trips. The foundation also offers grants of up to £1,000 to help individuals with mobility issues. Grants can purchase wheelchairs, scooters, bikes, or car adaptations.

There are no deadlines, and applications can be submitted at any time.