Grants available to help older people stay healthy, independent and connected
North Yorkshire Council is inviting applications to its Staying Healthy Independent and Connected (SHIC) grants programme, which aims to help predominantly older people stay active, independent and connected to their communities.
The programme will fund locally based voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to deliver community-led activities that support older people’s independence, wellbeing and social connections.
How much funding is available?
SHIC is a three-year programme starting on 1 April 2027, with the possibility of a further two-year extension.
Grants are available across 12 areas of North Yorkshire, with maximum annual funding ranging from £15,000 to £30,000, depending on location.
| Location | Maximum annual grant |
|---|---|
| Harrogate | £30,000 |
| Knaresborough | £15,000 |
| Ripon | £15,000 |
| Richmond | £15,000 |
| Catterick and Colburn | £15,000 |
| Whitby | £15,000 |
| Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside | £15,000 |
| Pickering | £15,000 |
| Malton and Norton | £15,000 |
| Scarborough | £30,000 |
| Selby Town and Rural | £25,000 |
| Shurburn | £15,000 |
How to apply
For programme guidance and an application form, contact helen.sams@northyorks.gov.uk.
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 23 November 2026.
October 19, 2026 5:34 pm
