Entries by Carita Magnani

Charity Banking Survey Results

From March to May 2022, over 1200 voluntary organisations responded to a survey on charity banking. The results have produced a wealth of detailed information about the issues charities are facing. Click here to see the results.

Learning Disability Week #MakeChange: FREE Online Training

Did you know there are 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK? Our annual campaign is all about removing stigma and discrimination.We are doing this by educating people about learning disabilities. From 20 – 26 June we will be offering you free online training on subjects that really matter to millions of people in the […]

Grants for Older People on Low Incomes (England & Wales)

Small grants of up to £400 are available to support vulnerable older people living on low incomes in England and Wales. Friends of the Elderly currently have four grant streams open for older people who are of/over state pension age, have savings of less than £4,000, and who do not fit the criteria for other […]

Grants of up to £5,000 for Projects Tackling Loneliness Amongst Older People & Adults with a Disability (England, Scotland and Wales)

Small community groups, local charities and individuals can apply for grants of between £100 and £5,000 for equipment and to support projects that tackle loneliness amongst older people and adults with a disability. The funding can be used for day trips, outings and group holidays in the UK, activities, transport as well as equipment and […]