Small Grants Fund
Supporting local communities and groups
We are always happy to consider with our Small Grants Fund, opportunities under our charitable status, whether it be maintenance of village halls, Christmas entertainment in local Sheltered Housing Communities or Talking newspapers for the blind.
We visit local groups to "spread the word" of our organisation on an increasing basis and to review recipients for our Small Grants Fund. Deveron District Age Concern awards grants of up to £1,000 per application, for the relief of local organisations or groups in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
Who Can ApplyAny organisation or group within the AB44 or AB45 Post Code boundary that falls under at least one of the below categories may apply for a grant.
By reason of:
If you would like further information on our Small Grants Fund or eligibility please contact us.
How To ApplyTo apply for a grant you will need to complete an application form and return it to us either by post or by handing it in at our shop.
The simplest way to obtain the form is to download it using the button below. Alternatively, you can request a form by contacting us by post, e-mail or telephone or you can call into our shop to pick one up.
Note: Completion of our Grant Application Form does not guarantee that a grant will be given. The amount awarded, if approved, will be at our Trustees discretion up to a maximum of £1,000.
We visit local groups to "spread the word" of our organisation on an increasing basis and to review recipients for our Small Grants Fund. Deveron District Age Concern awards grants of up to £1,000 per application, for the relief of local organisations or groups in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
During 2022-2023 we helped the following local groups amounting to £6,750:
- Tree Planting at Chalmers Hospital
- Macduff Church Warm Space
- Duff House Junior Golf
- Portsoy Church Warm Space
- Buchan Hall Afternoon Teas
- Lunch Club at Boyndie (700 Meals)
- Chalmers Hospital: 84 Discharge Packs
During 2021-2022 we helped the following local groups amounting to £4,730*:
- Plainstone Christmas Cracker
- Event First Aid Services
- Lunch Club at Boyndie (370 Meals)
- Chalmers Hospital: 89 Discharge Packs
* Due to Covid restrictions the amount of support we could provide during the year 2021-2022 was limited.
Who Can ApplyAny organisation or group within the AB44 or AB45 Post Code boundary that falls under at least one of the below categories may apply for a grant.
By reason of:
- Age
- Ill-health
- Disability
- Financial Hardship
- Other Disadvantage
If you would like further information on our Small Grants Fund or eligibility please contact us.
How To ApplyTo apply for a grant you will need to complete an application form and return it to us either by post or by handing it in at our shop.
The simplest way to obtain the form is to download it using the button below. Alternatively, you can request a form by contacting us by post, e-mail or telephone or you can call into our shop to pick one up.
Note: Completion of our Grant Application Form does not guarantee that a grant will be given. The amount awarded, if approved, will be at our Trustees discretion up to a maximum of £1,000.