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The W. G Edwards Charitable Foundation is an independent grant-making charity which assists with the provision of care for the over-65s. The Foundation makes small grants to improve the health and wellbeing of people over the age of 65 in the UK. This could be assistance towards a capital project such as refurbishment, furniture or equipment; or towards an innovative project such as fitness classes, lunch clubs, gardening projects, etc.

The Foundation only supports items or projects where at least 90% of the beneficiaries are over the age of 65.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

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Who can apply

UK registered charities. The Foundation only supports items or projects where at least 90% of the beneficiaries are over the age of 65.

When to apply

Meetings of the Foundation take place quarterly, in January, April, July and October. Late applications may be carried over to the following meeting. The next funding round will be open from 8-12 December 2025.

Next deadline: 12 Dec 2025

How to apply

Apply by email at the address provided. Your application should be a maximum of four A4 pages, including a budget or costs on a single document. See the Foundation's website for full guidance for what to include in your application.

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Health care and wellbeing Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: Older people

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