Grants of up to £1,000 are available for charities and community groups bringing together people over 65 at Christmas.

Priority will be given to those organisations connecting older people between 24th December – 2nd Jan, but applications for planned events earlier in December will also be considered.

At least 30 grants will be awarded, though the actual number may be in excess of this.

Examples of activities funded include: the provision of a meal on Christmas Day, group social events, and support for day care centres/community spaces providing services over the festive period.