from Lynne Maddocks, AVDC Community Engagement Officer
Comic Relief is inviting the voluntary and community sector throughout the
· Support older people to bring positive change to their community
· Help older people feel less isolated, especially those who are most excluded such as:
o black and minority ethnic elders
o frail older people with mental health needs
o older carers
o those on lower incomes.
Examples of the types of projects they will fund include:
· Bringing the generations together to learn from each other through, for example, the creative arts or IT
· Older people acting as a resource to other older people and supporting those who may be less physically and mentally able
· Projects that are engaging hard to reach groups
· Activities which generate profits to further social or environmental goals, such as community cafes run by older people.
Most grants are expected to be of between £15,000 and £40,000 per year. Grants may be for up to 3 years.
Previous projects supported include:
· The Somali Senior Citizens Club,
· Age Concern, North East Wales, which received a grant of £81,704 to provide a range of services that help tackle elder abuse.
Information on other projects funded through this programme can be accessed at http://assets.comicrelief.com/cr09/docs/old_people.pdf
Organisations wishing to apply should submit a letter of interest by the 11th January 2010.
