Deadline: 5-Jan-23
The Wolfson Foundation is offering grants to Charities Working with Older People.
The Wolfson Foundation support organisations which provide care and services for older people, particularly if they have a neurodegenerative condition or are isolated. They award grants towards new buildings, refurbishment work and equipment.
Aims
Your project should be for a new building, refurbishment work or equipment that leads to at least one of the following aims:
- Increased access to services for new and existing users
- Improved quality and range of services
- Improved financial stability of the organisation.
Funding Information
- Minimum grant amount: £15,000
- Usual grant range: £20,000 – £75,000
- Match funding required: Yes, if project cost is >£50,000
What They don’t Fund?
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There are specific projects and costs which are not eligible for funding from this programme:
- Carers’ organisations
- Support and therapy centres (e.g. cancer support centres, MS therapy centres)
- Equipment funds
- Facilities or equipment in hospitals, particularly where it relates to clinical care
- Respite accommodation and services
- Ex-armed forces charities, unless they are specifically serving people with physical disabilities or mental health problems.
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They also do not fund:
- Purchase of land or existing buildings (including a building’s freehold)
- Grants direct to individuals
- Grants through conduit organisations
- Overheads, maintenance costs and VAT
- Non-specific appeals (including circulars) and endowment funds
- Costs of meetings, exhibitions, concerts, expeditions, conferences, lectures, etc.
- Salary costs
- Running costs, including vehicle fuel and maintenance
- Film, websites or promotional materials
- Repayment of loans
- Projects that have already been completed or will be by the time of award.
Eligibility Criteria
- Who can apply: Registered or exempt charity (or equivalent)
- Location of applicant and project: UK only
- Funding covers: New build, refurbishment and equipment
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Your organisation should:
- be a registered charity or a local authority
- if applicable, have at least a ‘Good’ rating from a regulator such as CQC.
For more information, visit The Wolfson Foundation.
For more information, visit https://www.wolfson.org.uk/funding/funding-for-places/funding-for-charities-working-with-older-people/
