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

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 become more active. The pilot grants program will run concurrently with the charity's long-standing physical activity grants program, which has been providing funding of up to £3,000 for exercise professionals and local Parkinson's groups since 2021. In that time, more than £700,000 has been delivered, supporting over 200 physical activity projects.

Key Takeaways:

• The pilot grants program will target marginalized communities, including the Global majority, people with other disabilities, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, refugee and asylum seeker communities, women, and organizations that support the Parkinson's community.
• Funding of up to £3,000 is available for exercise classes, consultation with the Parkinson's community, and engagement events.
• Community-based not-for-profit organizations, community amateur sports clubs, community benefit societies and Co-operatives, and social enterprises are eligible to apply for funding.
• Applicants will need to complete a brief project description and discuss their ideas with local Parkinson's UK staff and area managers.
• Selected locations across the UK are now eligible for funding to work with Parkinson's communities from marginalized groups.
• Roma Hashim, Physical Activity Grants Manager at Parkinson's UK, emphasized the importance of supporting marginalized communities in engaging in physical activity and improving their wellbeing.
• The Physical Activity Grants Programme aims to deliver innovative exercise, wellbeing, and physical activity projects in targeted areas across the UK.
• The programme also seeks to offer more opportunities for marginalized communities to shape the future development of the Physical Activity Grants programme.

Statistics:

• Since 2021, the Physical Activity Grants Programme has delivered over £700,000 and supported over 200 physical activity projects.
• The pilot grants program will run until August 10.
• Funding of up to £3,000 is available per project.
• More than £700,000 has been delivered through the charity's established physical activity grants program since 2021.

Sources:

• Parkinson's UK - "Physical Activity Grants for Marginalised Communities" webpage
• Parkinson's UK - "Physical Activity Grants Programme" webpage
• Interview with Roma Hashim, Physical Activity Grants Manager at Parkinson's UK