Grants are available for up to £600 for individuals and £2,500 for small charitable organisations, including Community Interest Companies, in England, Scotland and Wales, for activities that help to improve the lives of older people and other adults with a physical or learning disability or mental health challenge.
Barchester's Charitable Foundation’s (also known as the Barchester Healthcare Foundation) mission is to make a difference to the lives of older people aged 65 and over and other adults with physical or learning disabilities or mental health challenges, by giving grants to help:
- Reduce isolation and loneliness
- Promote group activities, and generally to
- Improve people' s independence, mobility and quality of life
Grants are intended to help small community groups and local charities with the following:
- Activity projects.
- Day trips, outings and group holidays in the UK.
- Equipment and materials for use by members, and
- Member transport.
The Foundation can provide grants of up to £600 for individuals and £2,500 for groups/charities in England, Scotland and Wales through its general grants scheme. It helps small community groups and local charities with activities, outings, equipment and materials for members/service users and individuals with mobility equipment for outdoor use. (Applications for individuals must come from a third party).
Applications are invited where older people and disabled adults have direct needs and can propose practical solutions. Through its grants, the Foundation can provide direct assistance to named individuals and small groups rather than make contributions to running costs of organisations.
The Foundation meets every three months to review applications.
Further information, guidance and an online application form can be found on the Foundation’s website. Applications may be made at any time.