Physical activity grants for marginalised communities

Marginalised communities in the UK can apply for up to £3,000 in funding as part of our new grants pilot. The grants will help more people with Parkinson's from marginalised communities to get active and to engage in local physical activity classes.

Applications are open from Monday 2 June to Sunday 10 August.

We are looking for any innovative new projects that will help marginalised Parkinson's communities who are not currently accessing physical activity opportunities and local authorities with the highest levels of deprivation indicated by the Index of Multiple Deprivation in the UK (2019).

Who can apply?

To apply for a grant, you either need to work with or be a part of one of the marginalised communities and community groups listed below. Or you work with the Parkinson's community in any of the locations listed below.

Funding can be offered for exercise class provision, consultation with the Parkinson's community and towards engagement events. Applicants can apply for up to 60% of their funding to contribute to physical activity sessions and 40% towards community engagement.

If you are unsure if you are eligible or if you need advice about the required criteria to apply for one of the new grants then your local Area Development Manager (ADM) will be able to support you. Find your local area development manager on this map.

Marginalised communities

• Ethnic minority groups.
• Anyone with physical or learning disabilities.
• Low affluence areas and low socio-economic groups.
• Anyone from the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant communities.
• Anyone who identifies as a woman.

Community groups and organisations

• Community based not for profit organisations (including charities, CICs and constituted community groups, excluding Parkinson's UK Local groups or branches). 
• Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs).
• Community benefit societies and co-operatives.

How to apply

To complete your application for a marginalised communities grant, you will need to follow these steps: 

1. Complete a brief project description.
2. Discuss any ideas for physical activity classes or projects with your local area development manager (ADM).
3. Once you have consulted with your local ADM, you will be asked to complete an application form. This goes into more detail about the type of activity you want to deliver, how you plan to do this and how you will measure the success or impact of the sessions with marginalised Parkinson's communities.
4. You will receive an outcome on your application no later than Monday 1 September 2025.

For more information about the physical activity grants for marginalised communities, contact [email protected].