Physical Activity Grants | Voluntary Action Orkney

Parkinson's UK offers grants of up to £3000 to activity providers, communities, networks, organisations and others to develop opportunities for people with Parkinson’s to become and stay active.

They are looking for innovative and new projects that will support people with Parkinson’s:

to take part in movement‑based activities that help build their confidence and encourage a growing interest in being physically active
who are currently inactive to begin engaging in physical activity and to maintain ongoing participation

Key Criteria

This year the grants focus on people with Parkinson’s who are currently inactive. The funding aims to provide support to help them begin engaging in physical activity and to maintain ongoing participation so 'gateway activities' that get people active are now eligible. Examples of 'gateway activities' include:

art based activities such as theatrical acting, musical and circus skills
singing and movement
playing large musical instruments that requires big movements like Samba Drumming
gardening or horticulture projects

Examples of what this fund will support include:

new physical activity provision for people with Parkinson’s who are not currently active
buying equipment that will facilitate or enhance activities, or essential maintenance / replacement of equipment that will lead to greater participation or increased impact. This is a capital cost and you can only apply for up to £750
facility hire, should you need to hire gym space or a studio
trainer, Instructor or coaching fees, for the delivery of the activity you wish to set up
coaching qualifications for volunteers up to £300, such as a volunteer gaining a coaching qualification to enable sustained delivery
online provision for up to £1,000
marketing materials (e.g. printing costs for leaflets or posters) for up to £100
core costs of up to £300