Friends of the Elderly
Contact details
Friends of the Elderly
The Bradbury Centre, Smiles Place
Woking
Surrey
GU22 8BJ
Public phone: 020 7730 8263 / 03305 550 378
Email: hello@fote.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.fote.org.uk/grants
General information
Service offered: Friends of the Elderly, a 100 year old charity, gives out small grants (up to £400) to older people on low incomes and in need of financial support. Typical grant purposes include (but are not limited to) utility bills, white goods, furniture, home repairs, digital connections (like a laptop), and unexpected living costs. Grants are made directly to individuals but applications must come from a referral agent - a professional caseworker/organisation - on the individual's behalf.
Target group: Older people State Pension age and above, on low incomes and with no/low savings
Area served: England and Wales
How to contact: Email hello@fote.org.uk or go to www.fote.org.uk/grants
Availability
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Weekends:
Office Hours:
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Not applicable
Accessible toilets: Not applicable
Access notes:
Other information
Languages other than English:
Charity number: 226064
Year established: 1905
Staffing:
Public transport:
Record last checked: 08 January 2025