Older People and Disability Grants

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Summary

Barchester's Charitable Foundation funding focus is about connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community with grants of up to £2,500.

Grant Purpose

They help small community groups and small local charities. They do not have a formal definition for a small charity, but if a charity has financial reserves over £200,000, it is very unlikely that they would be able to help.

They help groups with:

  • Activity projects
  • Equipment and materials for use by members
  • Member transport
  • Day trips, outings and group holidays in the UK

Their grants for groups range from £100 up to £2,500.

It takes us up to 10 weeks to process an application.

Please note:

The funder also provides grants to individuals up to £1,000 through a third party referral for

  • Manual and powered wheelchairs
  • Mobility scooters
  • Specialised trikes / bikes
  • Car adaptations

Eligibility Criteria

They do NOT fund retrospectively. The application is void if what you are applying for has already been purchased or taken place.

Further funding is not available for three years following a successful grant award. They reserve the right to put a cap on grants to a single charity (including all of its branches) in any one year.

Unfortunately they are unable to help community groups and small charities with:

  • Core/ running costs, including salaries and venue hire
  • Indirect services such as help lines, websites, newsletters, leaflets or research
  • Building/renovation projects or large capital projects
  • Training of staff and training of volunteers
  • Foodbank provision, unless part of a food preparation or activity project
  • Activities for residents in a care home operated by Barchester Healthcare or by any other care home company

Funder/Grant Manager

Barchester's Charitable Foundation

Award Value Type

An amount up to

Amount Awarded

£2,500

Area Type Covered

Lincolnshire

Availability Type

Ongoing grant

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