ComicRelief launches Older Peoples Programme
Deadline 17 December
Comic Relief has announced that it is seeking applications through its Older People’s Programme.
The aim of the programme is to support older people to bring positive change to their communities.
The fund is open to a range of organisations including self help and community groups, voluntary organisations, community interest companies and social enterprises who are targeting their work at people aged 65 and over.
Comic Relief is particularly keen to make sure its funding reaches those who are often missed out, such as:
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older people from black and minority ethnic communities
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lesbians
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gay men
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bisexual or transgendered people and
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older men
Most grants are expected to be of between £15,000 and £40,000 per year. Grants may be for up to 3 years.
Previous projects supported include:
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The Somali Senior Citizens Club, London, received a grant of £4,000. The Somali Senior Citizens Club works to reduce isolation and loneliness in Somali men living in London through a daily centre where they can socialise, feel less alone and isolated;
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Age Concern, North East Wales, which received a grant of £81,704 to provide a range of services that help tackle elder abuse.
The deadline for submitting first-stage applications is the17th December 2010.
Applications chosen for further consideration will then have until the 22nd February to submit a full application.
For more information go to: http://www.comicrelief.com/
last updated on 6th October 2010