Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation (The) Grants to Improve the Lives of Disadvantaged People (UK) – Deadline: 31st July 2024
Grants of up to £6.000 are available to registered charities working
to improve the wellbeing, welfare and education of children and adults in communities throughout the UK. The funding will support initiatives that:
• Benefit children and adults, particularly those living in socially deprived areas, through education to develop core skills and support wellbeing and mental health,
• Benefit the wellbeing and welfare of children and adults by preventing or reducing poverty and homelessness in the community, • Support the elderly and improve their wellbeing by reducing isolation, helping reduce the effects of dementia and Alzheimer's and support later life/palliative care.
The types of items and activities that could be supported include:
• Equipment to support young people transition from homelessness to new accommodation such as toiletries, bedding, cooking utensils,
• Equipment to engage the elderly in activities, exercise and experiences to help improve mental and physical wellbeing such as a large, digital interactive activity table for a care setting. The trustees meet at the beginning of March, June, September, and December to consider applications