The Warm this Winter Fund will offer individual grants up to £3,000 for projects based in Northamptonshire that are focused on protecting and helping older people who are vulnerable, in supported environments during the winter months.

Grants awarded by the Warm this Winter Fund will meet at least two of six aims:

• Keep home warm
• Dress for warmth
• Stay warm at night
• Eat well
• Keep active
• Provide support and advice services - advice on energy consumption and payments, benefit eligibility checks or debt advice

Examples of the types of eligible project activities include the following:

• Volunteer led community projects that promote healthy lifestyles for older people
• Activities that reduce isolation or that provide social activity for vulnerable older people to prevent loneliness
• Activities that provide help for older people that need support to live in their own homes

If you are unsure about any of the above text or have any other queries then please contact the grants team on 01604 230033 or email enquiries@ncf.uk.com for further contact details.