NEW AGEING WELL COMMUNITY FUND LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT OLDER PEOPLE LOCALLY

St John’s Foundation is supporting the launch of the Ageing Well Community Fund, committing £5,000 in grants to help local community groups improve life for older people across Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES).

Delivered in partnership with Age UK Bath and North East Somerset, the fund will offer grants of £250 to £1,000 to help groups try new ideas and address issues that matter to older people in their communities.

The fund aims to make applying for support as straightforward as possible, particularly for smaller groups that may not usually apply for funding. A simple application process and flexible reporting requirements will help groups focus on making a difference.

Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 16 November 2026. Applicants will be notified of decisions in December, with funded activities taking place between January and June 2027.

The first round will also help St John’s Foundation and its partners understand how best to support local ideas that improve life for older people.

Find out more and apply: Ageing Well Community Fund – Age UK Bath and North East Somerset