The theme is ‘Celebrating Ageing, Challenge Ageism’.
As a member of the UK Network of Age Friendly Communities, voluntary sector organisations in Calderdale are eligible to apply for a small grant of up to £500 to organise an event for Age Without Limits Day on Wednesday the 11th June 2025.
Grants of up to £500 are available, with an additional up to £150 to cover anything needed to make the event or activity more accessible.
The things the funding may cover are (but not limited to) :
- Facilitators
- Professionals’ time, like artists or instructors
- Volunteer expenses
- Room hire
- Equipment
- Printing
- Refreshments
The sort of groups these grants may fund (but not limited to) :
- Community groups
- Older peoples’ forums
- Theatre groups
- Faith groups
- Art groups
- Residents’ associations
- Lunch clubs
- Local voluntary sector organisations
- Community interest companies
To apply for a microgrant, complete their application form.
All applications will be returned to grants@aeging-better.org.uk
An information session will be held (Online) on Thursday the 16th January 2pm – 3pm. A second information session will run on Tuesday the 21st 12-1pm. This is encouraged.
Register here : https://ageing-better.org.uk/age-without-limits-day-micro-grants-community-groups-information-session-1
Before attending the information sessions, you are advised to read the information document.
Please note that this is a small grant fund being administered by the Centre for Ageing Better – please contact them directly for information and guidance.