Parkinson's UK -Grants for physical activity providers
Being active can have a significant impact on living well with Parkinson’s, regardless of symptoms or time since diagnosis. The Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants Programme supports activity providers, communities, networks, organisations and others to develop opportunities for people with Parkinson’s to become and stay active. This programme has been made possible by funding from Parkinson’s UK and Boost Charitable Trust.
- Amount Available
- £500 to £3,000
- Type of funding
- Club, Group or Organisation
- Deadline
- 1:00am - Tue 31st December, 2024
- Source
- BeActive
About Parkinson's UK -Grants for physical activity providers
Programme Outcomes:
It's important that any opportunities we fund can demonstrate the following desired impact:
● People with Parkinson's become and stay active, and/or significantly increase their levels of activity if they are already active.
● More physical activity provision for everyone with Parkinson's across the UK.
● Improved social wellbeing in people with Parkinson's as a result of attending the project.
Programme Priorities:
We are looking for innovative and new projects that will:
● Help people with Parkinson's become and stay active, or
● Help people with Parkinson's who are already active to significantly increase their levels of physical activity.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
● be based in the UK
● have a business/community bank account as funds cannot be transferred into a personal account
● Where applicable, provide evidence of your articles of association, constitution or other relevant governing documents (this doesn't apply to organisations that are set up for profit)
● consult with their local Parkinson's UK Area Development Manager (contact information is provided on the grants webpage). Parkinson's UK colleagues are not there to help with writing your application, but may offer information and support by connecting you with people with Parkinson's, linking you to existing networks or advising on provision and community priorities or needs in the area
● ensure that all relevant qualifications are held and insurance is in place prior to delivery of the project Projects must run for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 12 months and must start within 3 months of receiving the grant.
Supporting Documents:
parkinsons-uk-physical-activity-grants-guidance-form-2024.pdf (PDF, 102 Kb)
map-of-parkinsons-uk-area-development-managers-physical-activity-grants-2024.pdf (PDF, 1.7 Mb)
physical-activity-grants-checklist-for-applicants-2024.pdf (PDF, 115.8 Kb)
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