About the fund
Microgrants available for community events that raise awareness of, and celebrate older people in Buckinghamshire on the International Day of Older People, 1st October 2026.
Grant amount: up to £500
Age Range: 65 and over (intergenerational activities are welcomed).
Eligibility: VCSE organisations (no limit on size but priority will be given to local groups). Including faith groups, Parish Councils, and schools.
Types of events that are eligible
A community event such as creative and/or physical activities, talks, workshops, or taster sessions to celebrate and support the health and wellbeing of older adults, or raise awareness of opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations. (See information here from Centre for Ageing Better)
Events should be inclusive and accessible, and take place on or around 1st October and promote the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP).
What can the funding cover?
Up to £500 towards the cost of hosting creative events that raise awareness of, and celebrate older people in Buckinghamshire on the International Day of Older People, 1st October 2026. Costs can include:
- Venue hire
- Volunteer expenses
- Facilitator/professional costs
- Equipment
- Printing
- Refreshments
- transport
Grants cannot cover:
- Core costs
- The costs of an event that would have happened anyway – ie an existing lunch club or activity session
- Celebrate all the ways that your community is creating opportunities for social connection. This could mean highlighting and sharing examples of good practice within your community such as existing community groups, activities and befriending schemes.
- Do something new that enables social connection on the day. This could mean planning an event or activity which brings people together to share key information about the range of events and activities for older adults.
- Planning and taking action to enable more social connection in the future. This could include forging new relationships which create regular opportunities for collaboration and connection across generations.
How to apply
Please visit our new funding portal to start your application. You may find it helpful to follow this guidance when using the portal for the first time.
The closing date for applications is 24th September 2026, or until funds are exhausted.
