Small Grants

The Small Grants programme is open to most voluntary organisations in England who have an income or turnover of less than £250,000 per annum. Applications from Wales are also currently welcome.

The scheme offers grants of up to £1,000 towards new or expanding services or activities which directly benefit older people.

Download the Guidelines at the end of this page for information about the programme and how to apply. For the application pack please ring Grants Helpline on 0208 765 7738 or email the Grants Unit with your full postal address as this will help us to identify your local Assessor.

Case studies

Caring Together

Caring Together in Woodhouse & Little London were successful in May 2007 with an application to the Bright Ideas Scheme.
Harrow Elders

Harrow Elders Group Middlesex were awarded £1,250 in March 2006 for a Luncheon Club and the costs for a cook to prepare food. The project has been a great success with membership rising to 65 people.

Contact us
For further information or advice, please contact your local Age Concern or

The Grants Unit,
Age Concern England
Astral House.
1268 London Road
London SW16 4ER
Tel:020 8765 7738
Fax: 020 8679 9154
Email: grants.unit@ace.org.uk

If you are requesting an application pack, please send us your full postal address. This is to enable us to advise you of our local assessor who will carry out a brief assessment of any small grant application in your area.