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Friday 4th September 2009

Wellbeing Activity Fund, deadline 16 October (4pm)

The Wellbeing Activity Fund aims to fund the 'expansion of a therapeutic programme of sessional and community-based social activities, aimed at older people with mild to moderate mental health needs and their carers'. In general, the funder defines older people as being aged 60 or over.

Voluntary and community groups can apply for funding of between 500 and 5,000 for activities in the Bradford & Airedale district that contribute to the following aims:

  • provide support for older people with mild/moderate mental health needs
  • provide opportunities for older people with mental health needs to stay physically active
  • provide opportunities for older people with mental health needs to make new/retain friendship and social contacts
  • support older people with mental health needs to maintain hobbies, interests or occupational pursuits, including volunteering
  • support carers of older people with mental health needs, or older carers whose own wellbeing is affected by their caring role.

For more information and an application form, contact the Community Involvement Team - telephone 01274 438777 or email habibur.rahman@bradford.gov.uk The deadline for applications is 4pm on Friday 16 October.

'Food-related activities such as luncheon clubs, cook and eat sessions and celebration dinners & events' cannot be funded. The funding will not pay for capital requests except minor refurbishments. A full listwhat can't be fundedis shown on page 4 of the guidance notes.

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