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 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 £10,000 for projects that must contribute to one of the following outcomes:

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

Priorities

Older Adults

• Promoting Brain Health (as part of Dementia Awareness)
• Supporting improved awareness of the ways in which brain health supports wellbeing and can contribute to Dementia prevention
• Prevent social isolation, maintaining good mental health and wellbeing
• Men’s Health and Engagement – Identify community groups who have good levels of men participation and seek to learn from and connect with other groups who want to replicate

Please read the Fund Factsheet for Edgbaston before applying.

Northfield

Grants of up to £10,000 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

Priorities

Older Adults

• Mental Health
• Falls Prevention 
• Digital inclusion/safety
• Supporting diverse communities
• Inclusive communication

Please read the Fund Factsheet for Northfield before applying.