Friends of the Elderly
Could Friends of the Elderly fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- Up to £500
- Where they fund
- England, Wales
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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fote.org.ukAbout Friends of the Elderly
Friends of the Elderly is a UK charity dedicated to supporting older people, particularly those on low incomes, to alleviate stress, loneliness, and isolation. Their person-centred approach prioritises compassion, dignity, and practical help, aiming to improve wellbeing and prevent crises. They fund registered charities working in England and Wales, focusing on the most disadvantaged older people often overlooked by statutory services.
What Friends of the Elderly funds
They fund equipment, training, and project delivery that directly benefit older people facing financial hardship and social isolation. Their focus is on those living on low incomes with limited savings, aiming to alleviate stress and isolation. Grants support older people in England and Wales, with a particular emphasis on those struggling with poverty or loneliness and living independently in the community.
Who can apply
Registered charities based in England and Wales can apply. They prioritise older people on low incomes with limited savings, living independently in the community. Individuals are not eligible. Veterans and people living in residential care are excluded from their grants.
What Friends of the Elderly doesn't fund
They do not fund individuals directly, people living in residential care, or veterans. Core costs, capacity building, and overheads are not supported. They also do not fund organisations based outside England and Wales.
How they like to fund
They provide one-off grants for equipment, training, and project delivery. They welcome unsolicited applications. Grants are small and targeted to make a tangible difference for the most disadvantaged older people. Core costs and overheads are not covered.
How much does Friends of the Elderly give?
Friends of the Elderly runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 23 sourced facts
- Online portal
- Decisions in ~4 weeks
- Single-year grants
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Friends of the Elderly funds — and what they won't
We particularly support those living on low incomes, with savings under £4,000, and aim to alleviate stress and isolation.
The full exclusions list (1)
- people living in residential care
Good to know
How to apply to Friends of the Elderly
Friends of the Elderly takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online portal.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Friends of the Elderly's application asks
We hold the 14 questions from Friends of the Elderly's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Is the applicant; Resident of England & Wales, Of or above the pensionable age, Receiving Guaranteed Pension Credit*, You confirm that the individual has consented to this application”
“1. How much is the grant for?”
12 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
See if Friends of the Elderly could be a fit. Draft if yes.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Friends of the Elderly provide?
Friends of the Elderly runs one grant programme — Grants for Older People: Up to £1,000.
Where does Friends of the Elderly fund charities?
Friends of the Elderly funds charities operating in England, Wales.
Does Friends of the Elderly accept unsolicited applications?
Friends of the Elderly accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Friends of the Elderly not fund?
Their published exclusions include: people living in residential care. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Friends of the Elderly?
Friends of the Elderly takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online portal.
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