Closing date – 29 August 2025

Creating Connections Grant Programme will be awarding 20+ grants of up to £7,500 to charities and community groups who are helping to reduce loneliness and isolation for the over 65’s. You may be providing direct person centered interventions such as befriending OR group based social activities. We also support Community Transport who assist in bringing together older people.

You can download a copy of the McCarthy Stone Foundation’s guidance for applicants document via this link – https://mccarthystonefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-Creating-Connections-Grants-Guidance-July-2025.pdf

The application form can be accessed via this link –https://mccarthystonefoundation.org/apply/

Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!

About the Author: alisonbridge

Quick Links

Recent Posts

  • Deadline 2024/12/31 – ACRE/DEFRA – Village Halls Small Grants

    Deadline: The scheme will remain open during 2024 until available funding is fully allocated. In [...]

  • Deadline 2024/02/29 – Groundwork UK – VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme

    Deadline: 29 February 2024 The VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme will help voluntary, community and social [...]