Deadline: 15-Oct-21
Applications are now open for the Warrington Older Peoples Fund to support disadvantaged and vulnerable older people (over the age of 50) affected by the Covid-19 crisis.
The Warrington Fund has been created through the transfer of two dormant Warrington Trusts Funds. This programme is specifically for projects in Warrington supporting people over the age of 50.
Priorities
- To improve mental health and wellbeing
- To tackle poverty and disadvantage
- To develop education, skills and employment opportunities
- To build stronger communities across Cheshire and Warrington
Funding Infomation
- Grants of between £1 and £2,000 are available over one year.
Outcome
They aim to provide an outcome of your application within six weeks to eight from receipt of a complete application (including receipt of the required documents)
They can only fund organisations:
- Whose work primarily benefits people living within one of the three local authorities of Cheshire East, Warrington and Cheshire West and Chester. Regional or national organisations working in Cheshire may be considered if they can demonstrate that they are the best organisation to tackle a particular social issue or address a specific need and there is no local organisation able to do this.
- That are “not for profit”; such as charities, community groups and social enterprises, that can demonstrate a clear community benefit in their constitution or governing document. The governing document should state clearly how any profits are to be reinvested for community benefit. There is no requirement for applicant organisations to be registered charities.
- Where partnership applications are received, they will consider project proposals where some of the partner organisations are based outside Cheshire, but they would expect local organisations to take a lead in that partnership.
- Cheshire Community Foundation is unable to fund the core running costs of infrastructure organisations. They give priority to frontline organisations that are working directly with local people “on the ground”. Infrastructure organisations, which are able to directly deliver projects serving disadvantaged people are eligible to apply, please contact them if you wish to discuss a project of this nature further, prior to making an application.
- Where organisations are “in crisis”, they will endeavour to offer their support, but this may not necessarily be financial support
- In special circumstances, grants to individuals in need will be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
- Both charities and social enterprises in Warrington can apply.
For more information, visit https://cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk/grants/warrington-older-peoples-fund-small-grants-programme/