Aims/priorities: The funding supports physical activity projects for people living with Parkinson's across the UK, with a particular focus on encouraging those who are currently inactive to get involved and connect with local opportunities that help them move more creatively.
The priorities for this year's grants programme are:
- Supporting people with Parkinson's to participate in movement‑based activities that build confidence and foster a lasting interest in being physically active.
- Engaging people with Parkinson's who are currently inactive to begin physical activity and maintain ongoing participation.
This year, in recognition that some people face additional barriers to engaging in physical activity, the programme has broadened its scope to include 'Gateway Activities. These activities help people with Parkinson's build confidence and develop an interest in movement-based activity. Examples include arts-based activities such as theatre, musical and circus skills, singing and movement, playing large instruments that require significant movement (such as samba drumming), and gardening or horticulture projects.
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 or community bank account.
- Where applicable, provide evidence of your articles of association and constitution or other relevant governing documents (this does not apply to organisations that are set up for profit).
- Ensure that all relevant qualifications are held and insurance is in place prior to the delivery of the project.
- Ensure that the target audience for the project is people with Parkinson's/the Parkinson's community who are not currently active.
- Demonstrate a clear and genuine need for their project.
Grant amount: Between £500 and £3,000 are available.
Application process: 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 PUK Area Development Manager. Details can be found in the guidance notes 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 five weeks and an additional five weeks to receive the payment.
Deadline: This is a rolling programme. Applications will be accepted until all of the funding has been allocated.
Contact information: Email: physicalactivity@parkinsons.org.uk
Website: Grants for physical activity providers | Parkinson's UK