UK registered charities with an annual income of less than £350,000 can apply for a grant of up to £7,000.The funding will support programmes in the British Isles that are:

Aiming to alleviate isolation and depression in older people, including informal day care or social, physical and recreational activities.
Which give practical help, assistance and support for older people living in their own homes.
Addressing the emotional and practical needs of older carers.
Designed to meet the specific needs of people with dementia.

The Charles Hayward Foundation, who offers these grants, wish to fund preventative and early intervention programmes being delivered at the community level which allow older people to stay in their own homes and remain independent. Programmes need to demonstrate their effectiveness in improving the quality of life of older people. The Foundation favours projects that offer a consistent and sustained benefit rather than one-off events or short-lived activities.

Please note this is a very popular fund and is usually oversubscribed. There are no deadlines.