Being active can have a significant impact on living well with Parkinson’s, regardless of symptoms or time since diagnosis. The Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants Programme supports activity providers, communities, networks, organisations and others to develop opportunities for people with Parkinson’s to become and stay active.

Find out about the two grant programmes below, and sign up for the 'meet the funder' webinar on Wednesday 9 July here.

Grants for physical activity providers

Deadline: this is a rolling programme and applications will be accepted until all funds have been allocated.

Applications can be made by any local community groups and clubs, exercise coaches, activity providers and physios who have a connection to the Parkinson’s community. Classes and activities can range from walking football and dance to table tennis and seated yoga, among many others.

It’s important that any opportunities funded can demonstrate the following desired impact:

● People with Parkinson's become and stay active, or significantly increase their levels of activity if they are already active.
● More physical activity provision for everyone with Parkinson’s across the UK.
● Improved social wellbeing in people with Parkinson’s as a result of attending the project.

For more information, visit the Parkinson's UK website here.

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Physical activity grants for marginalised communities

Deadline: 10 August 2025

Marginalised communities in the UK can apply for up to £3,000 in funding as part of Parkinson's UK's 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.

The grants for marginalised communities aim to deliver more innovative exercise, wellbeing and physical activity projects in targeted areas across the UK. They will also offer more opportunities for those in these communities to shape the future delivery and development of the Physical Activity Grants programme. Funding of up to £3,000 is available for any of the following social groups affected by Parkinson’s:

● Global majority (including all those who are previously categorised as
ethnic minorities)
● People with other disabilities, be it a physical, neurodiverse or hidden
disability
● People from a low socio-economic background
● People from the LGBTQIA+ community
● People from Refugee, Asylum Seeker and Migrant communities
● Women

The following community groups and organisations that support the Parkinson’s community are also eligible to apply:

● Community-based not for profit organisations (including charities, CICs, and
constituted community groups, excluding Parkinson's UK Local groups/branches)
● Community Amateur Sports clubs (CASCs)
● Community benefit societies and Co-operatives
● Social Enterprises

For more information, visit the Parkinson's UK website here.