The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland has launched a fund to help address the Cost of Living crisis for groups working with older people or projects run by older people, for older people.

The Older Peoples Fund will see applicants being able to seek support for projects aimed at assisting with the two of the main elements of the cost of living crisis - Food and Fuel.

Speaking CEO of the Community Foundation, Róisín Wood, said:

The Cost of Living crisis this winter is affecting many sections of our society. We are in unprecedented times with ever increasing costs in terms of fuel, energy and food prices. We hear on a daily basis that people are having to make the stark choice to heat or eat.

In recognition of the needs of older people, the Community Foundation has therefore brought forward the Older Peoples Fund with a particular focus on food and fuel.

Among the hardest hit by the cost of living crisis are older people. Older people are often on fixed income, and the rising cost of food and fuel can lead to having to choose between eating or heating.

If anyone would like more information or would like to get involved or further support this fund please get in touch with the Community Foundation.