The 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:
The Talking About My Generation team has launched a new programme of training. The training is for existing community reporters and members of the public over the age of 50 across Greater Manchester who are interested in learning new skills.
“Ageism tries to divide generations - but the fight against climate change is uniting them.” – Elaine Unegbu, chair of the Greater Manchester Older People’s Network
Ambition for Ageing are delivering a second round of their online practice based-workshops, in September, for anyone working to make neighbourhoods more age-friendly across Greater Manchester.
Do 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.
Ambition for Ageing has launched it’s very first podcast and it’s available now for you to listen to.
Pandemic Pressures summarises Ambition for Ageing’s research into how Greater Manchester equalities organisations have responded to the needs of older people during the Covid-19 crisis. The report and supporting briefing highlight a number of recommendations for service commissioners, funders and contractors to contribute to future emergency planning and responses:
Sonder Radio is delivering a 3 week long online project 'Let's Get Musical' - for 50+ residents of Manchester who are not currently in employment, in partnership with Manchester Adult Education Service.
Ambition for Ageing is seeking community groups and organisations to deliver projects of up to £2,000 in specific neighbourhoods across Greater Manchester to help create social connections and build age-friendly places for people aged 50 and over.
After a temporary break, Manchester Cares Phone-A-Friend programme is now back open for referrals. Manchester Cares would love to meet anyone over 65 who you work with who you think may benefit from a little extra company.
Phone A Friend is for those living in the City of Manchester who might be isolated, not able to get out as much anymore and benefit from a meeting a new friend over the phone.