McCarthy Stone Foundation – Dementia Grants Programme
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.
Grants available: Up to £7,500
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.
What can be funded?
Funding is available for a range of project/core costs and activities e.g. befriending initiatives, etc.
Projects must provide either direct one-to-one service provision to alleviate loneliness or group-based activity to address social isolation
How To Apply
The closing date for applications is 14 March 2025 (17:00) for notification in early May 2025.
Guidance and an online application form are available from the Foundation website.
Contact the McCarthy Stone Foundation for further information
Please read our grants guidance here before applying – Guidance
Links:
McCarthy Stone Foundation – Grants Programme
Contacts
For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:
- Graeme Marsh
Foundation Manager
McCarthy Stone Foundation
4th Floor
100 Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH8 8AQ
Tel: 01202 292480
Email: Graeme.Marsh@mccarthyandstone-foundation.org.uk
