ANYONE working with older people in the field of arts are being invited to apply for a new round of travel grants.
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust will be awarding another 10 Travelling Fellowships in the Arts and Older People / Creative Ageing category.
Those working in health services, for local authorities or in care homes – and those in arts or cultural organisations – are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will receive an average grant of over £6,000, covering return airfare, daily living costs, insurance and travel within the countries being visited for approximately six weeks.
A Trust spokesperson said: “We are interested in people who are providing community activities and opportunities for older people in all aspects of music, dance, drama and fine arts. We are also interested in projects that are aimed at the training of care staff.”
Successful applicants must demonstrate the commitment, the character and the tenacity to travel in pursuit of new and better ways of tackling a wide range of current challenges facing the UK.
The deadline is 23rd September.
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust: 020 7799 1660
