Grants will be awarded for purposes that will improve the longevity‚ sustainability and services offered by the club‚ local Age Concern or Age UK brand partner.

The scheme is open to any voluntary club for older people that has similar objectives to those of Age UK‚ and whose total annual turnover is below £30‚000. Clubs must be independent‚ not-for-profit‚ and properly constituted.

Grants are not available for general funds or one-off events such as day trips‚ theatre visits and summer picnics‚ unless the event is aimed at expanding club membership or embracing new members.

If you wish to apply to this scheme‚ please read the guidelines and download, complete‚ sign and post your  application form and latest accounts by 5pm on 28 May 2010. We are unable to accept applications by email or fax.

If you have any questions please contact us or call Age UK free on 0800 169 87 87.

More information: http://www.ageuk.org.uk/professional-resources/summer-grant-programme/?ito=1890&itc=0