Edgbaston & Northfield NNS Fund for Older Adults (50+)
- Funding
- Up to £10,000
- Deadline
- Check with the funder
- Location
- Specified Edgbaston and Northfield wards
- Applications
- Check the current application window with the funder
Overview
The money comes from Birmingham City Council through its Neighbourhood Network Schemes. Applicants must work actively within the Edgbaston or Northfield wards, as set by the constituency boundaries. Every project must contribute to at least one fund outcome: staying engaged with social activity, living healthy lifestyles, or increasing financial capability. Northfield adds two more: keeping independence at home, and helping families and carers feel more supported. Edgbaston priorities include brain health as part of dementia awareness, preventing social isolation and men's health and engagement. Northfield priorities include mental health, falls prevention, digital inclusion and safety, supporting diverse communities and inclusive communication. The funder's website gives no deadline. Read the Fund Factsheet for your area before applying.
Requirements to check
Also open to: community groups
Key requirements:
- Organisations must be working actively within the wards of Edgbaston or Northfield
- Projects must contribute to at least one of the fund's outcomes for the area
- Activity must focus on citizens leading healthier, happier lives with increased financial capability
- Read the Fund Factsheet for your area before applying
Who it is for
- Organisations working actively within the Edgbaston or Northfield wards of Birmingham, as defined by the constituency boundaries
- Projects for older adults aged 50 and over
- Projects that contribute to at least one outcome for your area
- Activity focused on citizens leading healthier, happier lives with increased financial capability in their own homes and communities
- Edgbaston projects on brain health, social isolation or men's health and engagement
- Northfield projects on falls prevention, digital inclusion, mental health or inclusive communication
Who it is not for
- Organisations not working actively in the Edgbaston or Northfield wards
- Projects that do not support people aged 50 and over
- Projects that fit none of the fund outcomes for your area
- Requests above £10,000
Your organisation needs to be working actively within the wards of Edgbaston or Northfield in Birmingham, as defined by the constituency boundaries. Your project must support older adults aged 50 and over. It must also contribute to at least one of the fund's outcomes for your area and focus on citizens leading healthier, happier lives with increased financial capability within their own homes and communities.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
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Start freeWho is this for?
Organisations working with people aged 50 and over in Edgbaston or Northfield, Birmingham.
Regions
Awards published
2,348
Typical award
£4,090
Most awards
£2,000 to £10,000
Most funded region
West Midlands
625 awards in 2025, down from 888 the year before.
Recent awards include New Beginnings Community (£3,000, 2025), Madrina UK (£2,476, 2025) and Churches Together in Balsall Common & Berkswell (£2,698, 2025).
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Full details from Heart of England Community Foundation
Rolling grants of up to £10,000 support older adults aged 50 and over in the specified Edgbaston and Northfield wards. Projects should help people stay socially connected, healthy, financially capable and independent, with priorities differing between the two areas. Eligible charities, community groups and other organisations must work actively in the specified Edgbaston or Northfield wards and meet the relevant local priorities. CICs must be at least two years old. The usual £500,000 income limit can be exceeded only at the panel’s discretion after discussion with the local lead facilitator. Check the factsheet’s ward boundaries, governance and safeguarding rules. Read the current fund factsheet and the Foundation’s essential information, then use the application link on the fund page.
How to apply
Read the Fund Factsheet for your area, Edgbaston or Northfield, before you apply. Then use the apply now button on the funder's page to start your application.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I get from the Edgbaston & Northfield NNS Fund for Older Adults?
You can apply for a grant of up to £10,000. This applies to both the Edgbaston and the Northfield fund.
Who can apply to the Edgbaston & Northfield NNS Fund?
Organisations need to be working actively within the wards of Edgbaston or Northfield in Birmingham, as defined by the constituency boundaries. Projects must support older adults aged 50 and over.
What outcomes must Northfield NNS Fund projects meet?
Northfield projects must contribute to one of five outcomes: remain engaged with social activity, live healthy lifestyles, increase financial capability, retain independence at home, or help families and carers feel more supported.
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