Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity Fund

The Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity (ESGA) 2023 Fund will see £170,000 awarded to groups and individuals across Scotland to run projects within their community supporting people affected by dementia.

Delivered as part of About Dementia’s Legacy partner commitments to the now-closed Life Changes Trust, the aim of the fund is to encourage community-led, grassroots support for people living with dementia, unpaid carers and family members.

It is hoped the fund will address gaps in support for people living with dementia and unpaid carers, break down barriers such as transport issues, and empower people to live well within their communities.

We will fund community-led grassroots support for people with live experience of dementia, with an emphasis on activities where people with dementia and unpaid carer are involved and empowered.

• Address gaps in mainstream support for people living with dementia and unpaid carer in their communities
• Enable the ordinary by removing the barriers for people with lived experience to get together and take part in groups and activities
• Trial new approaches and activities that will include adn empower people living with dementia and unpaid carers
• Support intergenerational activities, such as working with young carers/family members, or including young people in the community

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