Aims/priorities: The funding is for projects that can demonstrate the following desired impact:
- People with Parkinson's become and stay active, and/or significantly increase their levels of activity if they are already active.
- More physical activity provision for everyone with Parkinson’s across the UK.
- Improved social wellbeing in people with Parkinson’s as a result of attending the project.
Priority will be given to innovative and new project that will help people with Parkinson's:
- Become and stay active, or
- Who are already active to significantly increase their levels of physical activity.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from activity providers, national governing bodies, Parkinson’s groups and branches, and sports and healthcare professionals.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be based in the UK.
- Have a business bank account.
- Consult with a local staff member of Parkinson’s UK and enter their name in the application form.
- Be able to explain how they intend to reach and engage with their target community or audience and how they will promote the project.
- Explain how they plan to continue the activities and ensure their longevity and continuing impact after the funding ends.
Grant amount: Between £500 and £3,000 are available.
Application process: The programme opens for applications on Monday 3 June 2024.
Guidance notes and the application form can be found on the Parkinson's UK website.
There is a two-step application process:
- The first step in the application process is for applicants to contact their local Parkinson’s UK staff. Details can be found in the 2024 guidance notes published on the Parkinson's UK website. Parkinson’s UK colleagues are not there to help with writing applications, but may offer information and support by connecting applicants with people with Parkinson’s, linking them to existing networks or advising on provision and community priorities in the area.
- The second step is to submit the application through a google form on the grants page.
Notification of decisions takes around 9 weeks and an additional 5 weeks to receive the payment.
Deadline: There are no deadlines. This is a rolling programme and applications will be accepted until all of the funding has been allocated. Please note that although this is a rolling programme it will close early should funds be allocated sooner, due to the number of applications received and the popularity of the programme.
Contact information: Email: parkinsonpower@parkinsons.org.uk
Website: Grants for physical activity providers | Parkinson's UK