Older People and Vulnerable Adults

Perth and Kinross

Grants Direct

A one-stop-shop to access funding in Perth and Kinross

FUNDING FOR OLDER PEOPLE AND VULNERABLE ADULTS

Quick links to funding for older people and vulnerable adults;

Corporate Financial Assistance to the Voluntary/Community Sector

The Council awards grants from its Corporate Financial Assistance Budget to voluntary/community organisations to invest in growth and development and grass-roots activities. This includes support for adult education associations, capital grants, interest groups, village halls, bloom committees and small events/competition/festivals. (more)

To apply, please use the Single Application Form

Perth and Kinross Quality of Life Trust (Better Place to Live Grants)

Perth and Kinross Quality of Life Trust will support projects which improve the Quality of Life within Perth and Kinross and develop sustainable communities. Support is given to encouraging community participation by under represented groups, initiatives targeted at reducing the fear of crime, maximising energy efficiency and improving local facilities for older people and vulnerable adults.

To apply, please use the Single Application Form

Common Good Fund

The Common Good Funds are in place to support local residents and organisations by distributing grants. These grant awards allow individuals and local organisations to carry out a wide range of community based activities. (more)

To apply, please use the Single Application Form

The Perthshire Royal Army Service Corps Memorial Charitable Trust

The purpose of the fund is to address the needs of inhabitants of Perth and Kinross disadvantaged by economic circumstances and advance educational attainment. (more)

To apply, please use the Single Application Form

The Big Lottery Fund

BIG is the largest distributor of lottery money. £257 million will be invested in Scotland’s communities by 2009 to bring about social change. The Young Peoples Fund has distributed over £1 million of lottery cash in Scotland, much of which has benefited the Perth and Kinross area. (more)

Awards for All

Awards for All Scotland awards grants of between £500 and £10,000 for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community. Projects supported include those which help older people and vulnerable adults play a fuller role in the community, help in setting up community groups and removing barriers for participation in arts and sports clubs. (more)

Grants from Age Concern Scotland

Voluntary organizations working for the benefit of older people in Scotland may be eligible to apply for funding through the Age Concern Scotland Grants scheme. Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are available to develop new projects that will benefit older people. This includes purchase of equipment and organisation of conferences and training. (more)

HBOS Foundation – Community Action Programme

Through its Community Action Programme, the HBOS Foundation makes grants of up to £10,000 to support a diverse range of local activities. The programme is open to registered charities and has two key themes: money advice and financial literacy and developing and improving local communities. (more)