Celebrate Ageing. Challenge Ageism
Small grants have been made available to community groups and local VSCE organisations within the UK Network of Age Friendly Communities - of which Kingston is a part. This is to help celebrate 'Age without Limits Day' 11 June, with the grant encouraging creative ways to mark the theme: Celebrate Ageing. Challenge Ageism.
How much is available?
Grants of up to £500 are available, with an additional £150 to cover anything needed to make your event or activity more accessible.
Who is eligible for a micro-grant?
The grant is available to community groups and local voluntary sector organisations. The opportunity to apply for these grants is a member benefit for communities who are part of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities. You can find out if your community is a member and therefore whether you are eligible to apply, on this map.
Groups may already have a specific focus on older people or might be using the action day as a new opportunity to engage with the issue of ageism and we encourage applications from both.
When is the deadline?
The deadline to apply for a micro-grant is 5pm on Monday 10th February 2025.
To apply for a micro-grant, please fill in the application form below and email it to grants@ageing-better.org.uk by the deadline.
Information Sessions
We will be hosting two information sessions to answer any questions you may have about the micro-grant opportunity and the Age Without Limits Day. We advise you attend one of these information sessions if you are planning on applying for a micro-grant.
-
Thursday 16th January 2pm-3pm: Click here to register
-
Tuesday 21st January 12pm-1pm: Click here to register
You can also email grants@ageing-better.org.uk with any questions.
If you are stuck for ideas, please read this blog which showcases previous events and activities hosted for the action day and visit our website for more information and examples of hosting an event.