Introduction The McCarthy Stone Foundation is an independent UK grantmaking charity that supports grassroots organisations working to improve the wellbeing, inclusion and social connection of older people. History and Background The McCarthy Stone Foundation was launched in November 2020 to extend McCarthy Stone’s commitment to the wellbeing and happiness of older people into communities across… [Read More]
Old Age Care
Presbyterian Support Central: Supporting Children, Families and Older People (New Zealand)
Introduction Presbyterian Support Central is a long-established New Zealand charitable organisation providing aged care, retirement living, family services and community support across the lower North Island. History and Background Presbyterian Support Central traces its origins to 1909, when Reverend Dr James Gibb initiated a project to support vulnerable children at a time when New Zealand… [Read More]
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation: Grants, Programs, and Community Impact
Introduction The Port Coquitlam Community Foundation (PCCF) is a charitable organization dedicated to strengthening communities in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Through philanthropy, grants, and community leadership, the foundation connects donors with local charities and initiatives that address pressing community needs. Its work focuses on improving quality of life by supporting programs in health, culture, education,… [Read More]
McCarthy Stone Foundation: Supporting Community Projects and Wellbeing for Older Adults
Introduction The McCarthy Stone Foundation is a charitable initiative dedicated to improving the wellbeing, connection, and social engagement of older people across the United Kingdom. Established by the retirement living developer McCarthy Stone, the foundation supports grassroots charities, community groups, and local initiatives that address loneliness, isolation, and social exclusion among older adults. Through grant… [Read More]
James Frizelle Charitable Foundation: Supporting Vulnerable Communities in Australia
Introduction The James Frizelle Charitable Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation in Australia focused on providing meaningful financial support to grassroots organisations that help people who have fallen on hard times and often lack government or mainstream support. The foundation partners with eligible charities and community groups to make a direct, positive impact in regional… [Read More]
Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust (EKCT): Supporting Health, Education, and Wellbeing in the UK
Introduction The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust (EKCT) is a UK-based philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children, young people, and families. Through strategic grants, EKCT supports initiatives in education, health, wellbeing, and social welfare, focusing on projects that create lasting, positive change in communities across the UK. The trust plays a vital… [Read More]
AARP Foundation: Advancing Economic Opportunity and Social Connection for Older Adults
Introduction: Overview of AARP Foundation The AARP Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to ending senior poverty and improving the lives of vulnerable older adults. As the charitable affiliate of AARP, the foundation focuses on creating economic opportunity, advancing equity, and fostering social connections for people aged 50 and older. History and Background Establishment… [Read More]
