Application is open now for small grants to support small dementia clubs and memory cafes in the UK.

At least 20 grants of up to £7,500 will be awarded to organisations that provide services to adults over 65 and their carers.

Applicants need to be registered charities, community groups, and community interest companies with an annual income of under £250,000. 

Priority will be given to those working in areas of high deprivation, as specified in their funding guidelines.

The closing date for applications is the Friday 13 March 2026.

Grant payments will be made in early June 2026.

For full details and to apply, visit the McCarthy Stone Funding webpage here.