Edgbaston & Northfield NNS Fund for Older Adults (50+)

Neighbourhood Network Schemes are locality and constituency-based networks funded by Birmingham City Council which enable the engagement with and investment in community assets. This is for the purpose of supporting older people to connect with individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their local neighbourhood.

Organisations will need to be working actively within the wards of Edgbaston or Northfield, as defined by the Parliamentary Constituency boundaries.

All grant funded activity needs to focus on:
“Citizens leading healthier, happier, lives with increased financial capability within their own homes and communities”

Edgbaston

Grants of up to £5,000 for projects that must contribute to one of the following outcomes:

• Remain engaged with social activity
• Live healthy lifestyles
• Increase their financial capability

Please read the Fund Factsheet and before applying.

Northfield

Grants of up to £5,000 for projects that must contribute to one of the following outcomes:

• Remain engaged with social activity
• Live healthy lifestyles
• Increase their financial capability
• Retain their independence in their home, whether it is their own home, rented accommodation or independent sheltered housing
• Aid families and carers to help them feel more supported

Please read the Fund Factsheet before applying.