The Masonic Charitable Foundation’s Later Life Inclusion Large Grants programme awards between £10,000 and £60,000 to local and national registered charities with an annual income over £500,000 that support socially isolated and lonely older people over the age of 65.
Grants can be offered to charities that provide:
- mental and physical health support
- gateway and access to service, e.g. transport and technology
- community-based approaches, i.e. volunteering, positive ageing and neighbourhood support
- advocacy, social and welfare support
This could be delivered through activities such as:
- emotional and psychological support
- digital inclusion sessions to enable older people to access services
- activities and clubs enabling older people to remain active and make friends
- advice and information on options for those with health conditions
- carers and respite support
Examples of the desired outcomes the Foundation seeks from the projects they support are:
- reduced feelings of loneliness or social isolation for people in later life
- older people are better informed about their options and rights leading to greater confidence in choices
- existing services better supporting the physical, psychological and emotional needs of people as they age
- increased social participation
- improved health and sense of wellbeing for people as they age
- the older population living as they choose in a healthy and safe environment
Grants can be either one, two or three years and can be used for projects and salary costs, activities, materials etc.
Deadline: Ongoing
This fund is not managed by Funding for All. Please click ‘Funder’s website’ above and contact the funder directly for more information.
