The Active Living Programme provides small grants of up to £2,000 to grass roots community groups and local charities that promote and help older people in their community to stay physically and mentally active in later life - but there’s not long left: the deadline to apply is Monday 21 October.

The Discovery Community Fund has been created to help adults with learning disabilities and autism live fulfilling lives in their own communities and grants of £500-£50,000 are now available. Applications should be submitted by Thursday 31 October, 2019.