Grants are available for activity providers, communities, networks and organisations across the UK to develop new opportunities for people with Parkinson’s to become and stay active or help increase their levels of physical activity.
The funding supports physical activity projects for people living with Parkinson's across the UK, with a particular focus on encouraging those who are currently inactive to get involved and connect with local opportunities that help them move more creatively.
The priorities for this year's grants programme are:
- Supporting people with Parkinson's to participate in movement‑based activities that build confidence and foster a lasting interest in being physically active.
- Engaging people with Parkinson's who are currently inactive to begin physical activity and maintain ongoing participation.
This year, in recognition that some people face additional barriers to engaging in physical activity, the programme has broadened its scope to include 'Gateway Activities. These activities help people with Parkinson's build confidence and develop an interest in movement-based activity. Examples include arts-based activities such as theatre, musical and circus skills, singing and movement, playing large instruments that require significant movement (such as samba drumming), and gardening or horticulture projects.
Applications are open from 2 March 2026. It is a rolling programme and applications will be accepted until all of the funding has been allocated.