Entries by Carita Magnani

Motability Announces New Wheelchair Grants Programme (UK)

Motability which is a national charity that supports the transport needs of disabled people has announced the launch of its Wheelchair Sector Grant Programme. Charities and organisations can apply for grants of between £100,000 and £4 million to improve and expand their access to good quality affordable wheelchairs. Grants are available to fill current gaps […]

Funding to Support Disadvantaged Pupils in State Schools (London)

Grants of between £25,000 and £50,000are available to groups of state schools (in partnership with local voluntary organisations where appropriate) for projects aimed at supporting their most challenged pupils, strengthening links with home life and coordinating the support of other available professionals. The funding is being made available through the John Lyon’s Charity’s Schools in […]

Equipment Grants for Disabled & Disadvantaged Young People (UK)

Schools, charities and not for profit organisations in the UK can apply for funding for equipment that helps mentally, physical and socially disadvantaged children. The funding is made available through the Wooden Spoon Society’s Grants programme and has in the past provided funding for sensory rooms and gardens; playgrounds and outdoor spaces; specialist equipment and […]

New & Updated for 2022 – Urban/Rural Regeneration & Neighbourhood Renewal Seminar Training Days

Ray Holden, a specialist practitioner and researcher in urban/rural regeneration and Editor of the Journal of Neighbourhood Renewal is pleased to announce a new and updated series of training seminar days aimed at people working towards the revitalisation of our towns, cities, communities and neighbourhoods across the UK and ROI.  Ideal for those involved in […]

The Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme

The Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme aims to support smaller, grassroots, and local charities across the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic. Small charities with a turnover of less than £150,000 per annum can apply for grants of up to £10,000. Grants can be used to cover essential equipment, core cost, homeworking, and ongoing service provisions. […]

New FREE Images Showing Older & Disabled People Getting Active

The Centre for Ageing Better and Get Yourself Active have launched a publicly accessible collection of 300+ free photos depicting older and Disabled people getting active! Ageing Better created the age-positive image library as a way of showing ‘positive and realistic’ images of people aged 50 and over. The library provides an alternative to commonly […]