• Awarding Body: Barchester's Charitable Foundation
  • Eligibility Notes: A third party sponsor such as a health care professional, social worker or charity/support group representative must complete applications for individuals.
  • Value: Between £100 and £2,500 (£1,000 for individuals)
  • Further Info: https://www.bhcfoundation.org.uk/apply

Barchester’s Charitable Foundation is a grant-giving charity that helps older people and other adults with disability across England, Scotland & Wales lead more fulfilled lives and reach their full potential.

The Foundation focuses on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community, helping combat isolation and loneliness and enabling people to be active and engaged.

Funding between £100 and £2,500 (£1,000 for individuals) is available for individual’s charities and small community groups to help improve people’s mobility, independence and quality of life.

A third party sponsor such as a health care professional, social worker or charity/support group representative must complete applications for individuals.

The Foundations helps individuals with:

  • Manual and powered wheelchairs
  • Mobility scooters
  • Specialised trikes / bikes
  • Car adaptations

Groups and organisations can apply for grants to help with:

  • Activity projects
  • Equipment and materials for use by members
  • Member transport
  • Day trips, outings and group holidays in the UK

Applications are assessed on a case by case basis, with funds allocated to those who demonstrate greatest need.

Applications can be submitted at any time.