Aims/priorities: The funding is for UK registered charities which promote a proactive approach to the physical and mental wellbeing of people who are over 65 years of age.
The charity's work should fall into one of the following categories:
- Health and welfare - grants are for the refurbishment of residential care housing for the elderly and for building projects which are nearing completion. Consideration will also be given to the provision of equipment and furniture to enhance care and improve quality of life.
- Community and innovation - grants for community initiatives such as exercise classes for the over-65s, lunch clubs, horticultural therapy and day trips. Consideration will also be given to technology projects aimed at benefitting the over-65s.
Who can apply? UK registered charities may apply.
To be eligible, charities must:
- Be based in the UK.
- Be registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, or the Regulator for Charities in Northern Ireland.
- Have as their aim ‘to help people over the age of 65’.
- Be applying for assistance towards a capital project such as refurbishment, furniture or equipment.
- Be applying for assistance towards an innovative project such as IT for the elderly, fitness classes, lunch clubs, gardening projects, etc.
Applicants must be able to show how they are making a difference to peoples’ lives.
The trustees are interested in supporting a diverse range of charities, from large institutions to small community-run organisations. There is no upper limit in regard to annual turnover.
If the charity has a mixed age group of beneficiaries, the Foundation will consider a donation if approximately 80% are over the age of 65.
If a charity has previously received a grant from the Foundation, it must wait three years before applying for another award.
Grant amount: Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees.
Although there is no set minimum or maximum grant, grants tend to be between £1,000 and £3,000. The average grant is £1,500.
Around 70 organisations are awarded a grant each year.
Application process: There is no formal application form. The details of how to make an application can be found on the Foundation's website on the 'How to Apply' page.
Applications should be submitted by email to the Trustees.
Groups that have received a previous grant must wait three years before applying for another grant.
Deadline: Tuesday 10 September 2024.
Contact information: Email: wgedwardscharity@icloud.com
Website: W.G.Edwards Charitable Foundation