Deadline: 22 July 2024
The Ann and Ray Messer Foundation Grant Programme is now open for applications.
Aims
The Ann & Ray Messer Foundation has two primary aims:
- To support children and young people aged 11-25 and can consider community projects that focus on mental health and wellbeing (priority will be given to projects that support young people in crisis and prevention of suicide).
- To support older people and consider projects that help to reduce isolation, improve health, build friendships and help people to learn a new skill or develop a new interest.
How much is available?
- Grants of up to £2000.
Examples of the sorts of projects that may be funded
- Activities such as sports, dance and fitness projects for older people
- Health awareness, advice and information for older people
- Healthy eating and cooking courses for older people
- Support groups and counselling services for children or young people with mental health issues
- Projects tackling the issue of bullying with young people
- Crisis support for young people and their families
Who can apply?
- Registered charities, community groups with a constitution or set of rules in the group’s name, social enterprises
- As this fund focuses its support on smaller grassroots organisations, applicants must have an annual income under £150k to be considered for this fund.
- Areas covered: Merseyside-wide
For more information, visit Community Foundation.
