30 January 2023
Winter Well-Being Fund
Since 2010, Northamptonshire Community Foundation has run its annual Winter Appeal encouraging all those who can afford to forego their Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) to instead donate it to support older people in our county for whom the WFP is not nearly enough, making them most at risk during the cold winter months. This fund aims to tackle winter fuel poverty and social isolation by supporting older people who are vulnerable in our county.
We welcome applications from all groups including constituted community groups, registered charities, community interest companies running activities to protect and help older people who may be vulnerable and in supported environments during the winter months.
A Winter Well-being grant is for a project activity up to £2,000.
Grants awarded by the Winter Well-being Fund will meet at least one of these five aims:
- Keep homes warm
- Dress for warmth
- Stay warm at night
- Eat well
- Keep active+
This is a rolling programme meaning you can apply at any time and the maximum funding award is £2000, assessments will be reviewed every 2 weeks until 28th February 2023 or until the funds have been fully allocated.