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McCarthy Stone Foundation - Christmas Connections
Created: 05/09/2024The Christmas Connections programme is all about connecting older adults over the Christmas period. Grants are available to support organisations running activities for people over 65 in their community over the festive period.
Christmas Connections grants are for organisations connecting older people between 09 December 2024 and 02 January 2025. Priority will be given to those organisations working in deprived areas and where activities are taking place over the Christmas holiday period.
Fund award sizes
Maximum: £750
Who can apply
Registered charities, community groups and community interest companies with an annual income of less than £250,000, providing an activity/event that will provide connection and engagement for people over 65 during the Christmas period.
Priority will be given to organisations working in an area of deprivation affecting older people. Please note that funding available for Scotland is very limited and only available to organisations working in certain areas, see fund guidance for details.
Maximum annual income: £250,000
How to apply
Apply online via the Foundation's website.
The closing date for applications is Monday 23 September 2024.