Not-for-profit organisations working with adults over 65 years of age can apply for grants from the McCarthy Stone Foundation. Funding from the Creating Connections programme is for organisations that are delivering services that help to reduce loneliness and isolation.
You can apply for up to £7,500 to fund initiatives that help create meaningful social connections for people aged 65 and over, including befriending services, social groups and community transport.
The foundation prioritises organisations that are working in more deprived areas – this includes parts of Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay. You can still apply if your organisation is not working in the foundation’s priority areas but the specified locations will be prioritised.
Applications are accepted from registered charities, community groups with a constitution or Community Interest Companies limited by guarantee (note that CICs cannot apply for core funding). Your organisation must have a turnover under £250,000 a year.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Grants for organisations that are working to reduce loneliness and isolation among older people
Application deadline:
29 August 2025