Older People

GM Mental Wellbeing Grants - year 3

GMCVO are delivering a grants programme to support people from communities of identity or experience, based in Greater Manchester (including Glossop), that may struggle to achieve higher fundinglevels of mental wellbeing.

The communities GMCVO want to reach in year 3 are:

Greater Manchester Older People's Network: This is what an activist looks like training programme

Limited places are available for fully funded sessions facilitated by expert trainers for anyone aged 50+ from Greater Manchester.

Do you like making a difference?
gmopnDo you like working with others to make things better for your communities?
Would you like to get involved in something different over the next few months or learn new skills?
Do you want to take your activism to the next level?

Topics

The Warm Welcome Toolkit

downloadA warm welcome is essential when encouraging older people to take part in activities and remain connected in their communities, especially if they have faced loneliness or social isolation. The Warm Welcome Toolkit has been created by Ageing Better in Camden after gathering ideas, resources and tips from older people that have been working with and delivery partners who have been running activities for the past seven years.
 

The Wolfsdon Foundation – Funding for charities working with older people

fundingThe Wolfsdon Foundation supports organisations which provide care and services for older people, particularly if they have a neurodegenerative condition or are isolated. Grants are awarded towards new buildings, refurbishment work and equipment.

The organisation should meet all of the following criteria:

Round 2 of Supporting Ageing in Place is now open

ambtion for ageingDo you have an idea for a community project for older people?

We are looking to fund groups and organisations working with communities to deliver projects in specific neighbourhoods across Greater Manchester. You might want to buy more equipment, improve your venue, run an activity or hold an event for older people.