Atlantic boosts Fund for older people

Howard Lake | 1 October 2007 | News

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A small grants programme for older people in Northern Ireland has been enhanced by a contribution from Atlantic Pilanthropies. The Turkington Fund, previously administered by the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action, will now be run by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland.

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The Turkington Fund was established in recognition and celebration of the contribution of older people to society. It offers funding for locally based community projects that are run by, and for, older people.

Grants will generally range between £200 – £3000 maximum. The Fund will allocate some £60,000 each year in a range of small grants. While not exclusive, the Fund welcomes applications that address:

–The promotion of interaction between older people and other sections of the community

— Activities to address shared concerns amongst groups of older people

— Activities that focus on the positive contribution of older people within the community

— Projects that enhance the active participation of older people in decision-making and policy influence

— Encouragement of older people to engage with a range of social, educational, health and cultural activities

Priority will be given to those applications that show a clear involvement of older people in the design and delivery of a project. The project does not need to be new or particularly innovative in nature, but its programme must be realistic and clearly thought through. An emphasis will be placed on locally-based self-help groups that are working in disadvantaged areas.

For further information and an application for the Turkington Fund you can go to their website or contact:

Sharon Killen

Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

Community House

6a City Link Business Park

Belfast

BT12 4HQ

Tel: +44 (0) 28 90 245927

Fax: +44 (0) 28 90 249438

Email: sk*****@*******************ni.org

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