Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation (The) Grants to Improve the Lives of Disadvantaged People (UK) – Deadline: 31st October 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 activity 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. Trustees meet at the beginning of March, June, September, and December to consider applications.