The Anchor Society CIO

Organisational Grants

Who can apply: Applicants must be registered charities or not-for-profit organisations (including CICs). Work must primarily support people aged 55+ in Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire and align with at least one core objective: reduce isolation/social exclusion and improve wellbeing; support ageing well and address age-related decline; or provide financial planning or employability support. The charity does not fund individuals, unincorporated community groups/clubs, organisations outside England or Wales, or work supporting only under-55s.

Deadline: 19 March 2026; 25 June 2026; 1 October 2026; 17 December 2026

Emergency Grants

Who can apply: Individuals must be over 55 and live in Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. Applications must be submitted by a recognised referral agency/organisation; applications from individuals are not accepted.