Grants are available for small grassroots community groups and small local registered charities that are providing activities and projects to prevent social isolation and loneliness for older people in the UK.

Funding available:

  • If you are a small grass roots organisation you can apply for funding up to £500.
  • If you are a small local registered charity you can apply for funding up to £1,500.

What can be funded:

  • Regular weekly or monthly events and activities such as weekly cinema club, weekly knit and natter or Thursday lunch club
  • One off activities such as a day trip or a Christmas lunch
  • Activities such as yoga or a guest speaker for your group such as a local historian

More information about eligibility and criteria can be found on the Home Instead website, including how to apply.

Application deadline: 31 October 2025