This guide is for organisations that are interested in the Silver Dreams Fund. Please read it carefully before you submit your idea.
Funding
The Silver Dreams Fund
Pioneering ways to help vulnerable older people deal more effectively with life-changing events
| Areas | Application open/close dates | Minimum / maximum grants | Total available |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 30 September 2011 - 28 October 2011 | £50,000 - £200,000 | up to £10 million |
Summary of the programme
The Silver Dreams Fund is the first of the Big Lottery Fund’s dedicated investments in older people in England, and is in association with the Daily Mail.
With an ageing population it is more important than ever to recognise the positive contribution older people make to society. Older people have a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience that can benefit others. We want to pioneer ways of working with older people that will allow them to play a much greater role in their communities. They should be able to influence the local services and facilities that will help them prepare for and manage major life-changes.
What's the BIG idea?
In following podcast we explore some of the challenges and opportunities facing older people. We outline Big Lottery Fund's £110 million investment in older people and focus on the Silver Dreams Fund in association with the Daily Mail. We visit an innovative project, Men In Sheds, and hear from Angela Rippon on her experiences as a TV presenter in her sixties.
Download the podcast transcript
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Our challenge to you
The Silver Dreams Fund challenge is to come up with a great idea for a project that will pioneer ways to help vulnerable older people deal more effectively with life-changing events.
Call for Ideas: Guidance notes
BIG advice line 0845 4 10 20 30
