Parkinson’s UK is launching its popular Physical Activity Grants programme to help more people living with Parkinson’s get active in 2024.
Now into its fourth year, the charity’s Physical Activity Grants programme reopened on Monday 3 June for physical activity providers, leisure groups, sports clubs, national governing bodies, Parkinson’s groups and many more from across the Greater London area to apply.
Since the grants scheme started in 2021, Parkinson’s UK has awarded more than £426,000 to 192 physical activity projects across the UK.
Physical activity initiatives ranging from wheelchair rugby to table tennis and from walking football to hydrotherapy, among many more, have all supported people living with Parkinson’s to get active and live well with the condition.
Being active with Parkinson’s can have many benefits including better balance, strength and coordination, as well as improving mental health and sleep. Physical activity can also help people living with the condition to socialise and reduce feelings of isolation.
The 2024 grants will only be available for a limited time and will close as soon as the funding has been allocated. Applications can be made for amounts ranging from £500 up to £3,000 and they encourage anyone who is interested in applying to submit their applications promptly and with as much detail as possible.
For more information on the grant, click here.