Aims/priorities: The programme aims to support organisations providing services for people over 65 years old with dementia in areas of deprivation affecting older people in Great Britain. Memory cafes and dementia clubs are supported.
Who can apply? Community organisations, registered charities and other groups (including CICs limited by guarantee) working in England, Scotland or Wales may apply. Exempt charities will also be considered.
Organisations must have:
- An annual income less than £250,000.
- A governing document.
- A registered bank account in the name of the organisation.
Organisations must be working with adults with dementia over 65 years of age and specifically be providing services which assist people with dementia and/or their carers. This might include services like the provision of Dementia Memory Café’s or Carer courses.
In addition, organisations must be working in deprived areas of Great Britain. Only applications from deprived areas are accepted and applicants should refer to the list of specified areas at the McCarthy Stone Foundation website for eligibility.
Grant amount: Grants up to £7,500 are available. It is anticipated that over 20 dementia clubs and memory cafes will be supported.
Application process: Guidance and an online application form are available from the Foundation website.
Deadline: Friday 14 March 2025 17.00
Contact information: Email: Graeme.Marsh@mccarthyandstone-foundation.org.uk