The Barchester’s Charitable Foundation is a small charity dedicated to improving the lives of older people and adults with a disability or mental health problems in local communities. Their funding focus is about connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community.
Applications for work or projects that combat loneliness and enable people to be active and engaged will be considered. Individuals can apply for up to £1,000 and community groups or local charities can apply for up to £2,500.
Apply for an individual: Funding to purchase/adapt mobility equipment for outdoor use. Grants range from £100 up to a maximum of £1,000. The application form must be completed by a third party who knows the individual in a professional or community-based capacity.
Apply as a group: Help for small community groups and local charities with activities, outings, equipment and materials for members/service users. Grants range from £100 up to £2,500. Before starting the application, make sure to have a cost breakdown/budget and your latest annual accounts ready to upload.
There are no deadlines and applications can be submitted at any time.