Local Friendship Grants

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council are inviting community organisations to apply for Local Friendship Grants to support people living with dementia and/or sensory impairments.

These grants help local groups deliver friendly, inclusive and accessible support, enabling people to stay connected, develop skills, maintain independence and feel part of their communities.

Friendship Grants are flexible and can be used in a range of ways, provided the funding supports communities affected by Dementia and/or Sensory Impairments.

Grants of £500 to £5,000 are available (up to £8,000 for projects related to sensory impairment).

Funding may be used to:

·       Support Social, recreational or community‑based activities and sessions.

·       Promote independence among adults with dementia / sensory impairments.

·       Deliver ongoing activities that provide sustained benefit.

·       Support adaptations to spaces, and the provision of resources or equipment, that enhance accessibility and inclusion

·       Support that helps people build, develop or maintain life skills

·       Activities or support that benefit carers of people living with Dementia and/or Sensory Impairments

·       Projects that reduce isolation and create opportunities for meaningful connection

·       Help connect people from different backgrounds

The types of projects we are looking to fund, include (but are not limited to):

·       Encouraging people to remain active and engaged in their communities

·       Reducing social isolation, loneliness, and improve wellbeing in adults.

·       Increasing physical activity and support people to become and remain active.

·       Supporting people living with dementia and/or sensory impairments to develop and maintain skills, and to explore or re‑engage with meaningful activities

The examples listed are not exhaustive, and we encourage innovative approaches where applicants can demonstrate clear benefit for people living with Dementia and/or Sensory Impairments. Projects that offer longer‑term or sustained impact are particularly encouraged

Applicants may seek clarification or ask questions about the grant process or regarding the contents of these guidance notes by submitting a request via email: ASCGrantsInbox@bradford.gov.uk