Connect Hackney - Meet the funder Q&A
Connect Hackney is a £5.8m programme aimed at enabling Hackney residents aged 50 plus to improve their wellbeing by reducing or preventing isolation. The programme is managed by Hackney CVS and is one of fourteen programme areas in England funded through the six-year National Lottery Community Fund – Fulfilling Lives, Ageing Better programme. The ultimate aim of Ageing Better is to learn which kinds of projects and interventions work best to reduce and prevent the social isolation of older people.
Connect Hackney is in its second phase of delivery and we are now looking to commission a range of projects that meet the needs of socially isolated older people with complex needs. We have shortlisted these needs under the following three categories:
- People living with dementia/Alzheimer’s
- People affected by mental health issues, specifically depression and anxiety
- People who find it difficult to leave home regularly
We are looking to award a minimum of one contract up a value of £85,000 for each of the three complex needs themes, (3 x £85,000 contracts). We will consider awarding a fourth contract if any one of the three themes generates a strong response. The total funding allocation for this tender is £340,000. Please see the link below for information to the specification and application form. The deadline for tenders is 5pm on 20 March 2019.
http://www.connecthackney.org.uk/commissioning/
We invite you to our ‘Meet the funder Q&A session’ for potential bidders to find out more about the opportunity, and ask any questions. The event will be held at Hackney CVS, The Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane, Hackney, E8 3AZ on Tuesday 26 February, 12.30pm – 2pm. Light refreshments will be provided, ensure you reserve your place.