[cma-l] Funding News: Active ageing: creating change in communities (UK-wide)

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OPENED: 17th July 2017

CLOSES: Midday, 29th August 2017

GRANTS AVAILABLE: 15-25, total amount £1.5 million

*About the initiative*

Older people make up a growing percentage of the UK’s population and the
profile of this group is rapidly changing. The contribution of older people
in volunteering roles in the UK is estimated at over £10 billion per year
and there is good evidence that older people who are actively involved in
their community have an enhanced sense of purpose, improved life
satisfaction, happiness and overall well-being.

These benefits are more significant for people from lower socio-economic
backgrounds, those who suffer from poor physical or mental health, and
individuals that have fewer connections within their community. Yet, there
is less participation in volunteering from these groups. This initiative
aims to reduce this inequality by supporting organisations seeking to
remove barriers and promote inclusion.

A £1.5 million fund has been launched to engage older people aged 65 and
over from ‘harder to reach’ groups to get involved in opportunities which
use their skills, knowledge and experience to contribute to their
communities. Proposals are sought which put older people at the centre of
the work, designing and developing activities or opportunities which meet
their needs, interests and priorities.

http://www.comicrelief.com/apply-for-grants/open-grants-initiatives/active-ageing

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