Small Grants Fund
Supporting local communities and groups
We are always happy to consider with our Small Grants Fund, opportunities under our charitable status, whether it be maintenance of village halls, Christmas entertainment in local Sheltered Housing Communities or Talking newspapers for the blind.
We visit local groups to "spread the word" of our organisation on an increasing basis and to review recipients for our Small Grants Fund. Deveron District Age Concern awards grants of up to £1,000 per application, for the relief of local organisations or groups in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
Who Can ApplyAny organisation or group within the AB44 or AB45 Post Code boundary that falls under at least one of the below categories may apply for a grant.
By reason of:
If you would like further information on our Small Grants Fund or eligibility please contact us.
How To ApplyTo apply for a grant you will need to complete an application form and return it to us either by post or by handing it in at our shop.
The simplest way to obtain the form is to download it using the button below. Alternatively, you can request a form by contacting us by post, e-mail or telephone or you can call into our shop to pick one up.
Note: Completion of our Grant Application Form does not guarantee that a grant will be given. The amount awarded, if approved, will be at our Trustees discretion up to a maximum of £1,000.
We visit local groups to "spread the word" of our organisation on an increasing basis and to review recipients for our Small Grants Fund. Deveron District Age Concern awards grants of up to £1,000 per application, for the relief of local organisations or groups in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
During the period April 2025 - March 2026 we were delighted to support a wide range of local groups by providing grants to:
- Banff Primary School Parent Council
- 1st Banff Girl Guides
- Banff Hillwalking Group
- Banff and Macduff in Bloom
- Doocot View Garden Party
- Doodlebugs Macduff
- Institute Hall Portsoy
- Macrae Court Sheltered Housing
- Lunch Club Christmas Party
- Crudie Primary School Parent Council
- Deveronside Junior Darts Club
We continue with regular monthly contributions to support Enable Deveronside, along with our sponsorship of the Lunch Club at Boyndie. Also, our supply of Discharge Packs to patients on their discharge from Chalmers Hospital. Altogether, this has resulted in around £15,000 of shop income being given back into the local community during April 2025 - March 2026.
Who Can ApplyAny organisation or group within the AB44 or AB45 Post Code boundary that falls under at least one of the below categories may apply for a grant.
By reason of:
- Age
- Ill-health
- Disability
- Financial Hardship
- Other Disadvantage
If you would like further information on our Small Grants Fund or eligibility please contact us.
How To ApplyTo apply for a grant you will need to complete an application form and return it to us either by post or by handing it in at our shop.
The simplest way to obtain the form is to download it using the button below. Alternatively, you can request a form by contacting us by post, e-mail or telephone or you can call into our shop to pick one up.
Note: Completion of our Grant Application Form does not guarantee that a grant will be given. The amount awarded, if approved, will be at our Trustees discretion up to a maximum of £1,000.