Parkinson's UK Launches Physical Activity Grants Programme for Marginalised Communities

Strategic Insights -

Parkinson's UK has unveiled a novel physical activity grants program for marginalized communities across the UK to promote more people living with the condition to engage in physical activity. The pilot grants program will run from now until August 10, in conjunction with the charity's established physical activity grants program, which has been delivering funding of up to £3,000 since 2021. This program has delivered over £700,000 and supported more than 200 physical activity projects during its existence.

Key Takeaways:

  • The pilot grants program aims to deliver more innovative exercise, wellbeing, and physical activity projects in targeted areas across the UK, focusing on marginalized communities.
  • Funding of up to £3,000 is available for exercises professionals, local Parkinson's groups, and community organizations that support the Parkinson's community.
  • The grants will specifically target the following social groups: global majority, people with other disabilities, low socio-economic background, LGBTQIA+ community, refugee, asylum seeker, and migrant communities, and women.
  • Community groups, organizations, and sports clubs that support the Parkinson's community are also eligible to apply for funding.
  • Selected locations across the UK are now eligible to receive funding, with a full list available on the Parkinson's UK grants for marginalised communities page.

Statistics:

  • £3,000 is the maximum funding available per grant.
  • £700,000 has been delivered to support physical activity projects since the established physical activity grants program began in 2021.
  • Over 200 physical activity projects have benefited from the funding.
  • The pilot grants program will run until August 10.

Sources:

  • Parkinson's UK press release
  • Parkinson's UK website (parkinsons.org.uk)
  • Roma Hashim, Physical Activity Grants Manager at Parkinson's UK