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‘Lease of Life’ - Small Grants Fund
Fact Sheet No: FS27
Name of Service: Lease of Life
Abbreviation:
Service Type: Small grants fund for older people
Summary of Service
What is the Lease of Life small grants fund?
Lease of Life is a joint fund between Wiltshire County Council, Wiltshire and Swindon Activity and Sports Partnership (WASP) and Help the Aged. Grants of up to £300 are available for groups and organisations working with older people in Wiltshire.
Details of Service
What will the Lease of Life fund pay for?
You can apply for many things and all applications will be considered on their merits. However, the panel is particularly looking for applications that aim to get older people physically and socially active.
You will also need to demonstrate that the funding will directly benefit older people.
Who can apply for a grant?
Any group or organisation working with older people can apply but you must have a constitution and a bank account. If you need help or advice with this please get in touch.
How is the funding allocated?
The funding panel, made up of local organisations and older Wiltshire residents, meet three times a year to review applications and decide how the funding should be allocated. Successful applicants will receive their cheque within 30 days of the panel meeting.
When will the funding panel meet?
Funding panel meetings are scheduled for:
- Thursday 31st January 2008
- Thursday 22nd May 2008
- Thursday 25th September 2008
Applications received after these dates will be held until the next panel meeting.
Who can apply for a grant?
Any group can apply for a Lease of Life grant but you must demonstrate how older people will benefit.
How and when can you contact us?
Please contact the Social Care Help Desk:
By Telephone
01225 713001
By Fax
01225 713355
By Email
socialcarehelpdesk@wiltshire.gov.uk
Weekdays:
Monday – Thursday - 08:30 – 17:20
Friday - 08:30 – 16:20
If you need urgent help outside of these hours, you can call the Emergency Duty Service on 0845 60 70 888
For more information you can either:
- Contact the Social Care Help Desk 01225 713001, or
- Visit the Wiltshire County Council website www.wiltshire.gov.uk/factsheets
This Fact Sheet can be produced, on request, in other formats and languages. Please contact the Social Care Help Desk on 01225 713001.
