The Long Term Health Condition Grant is a funding opportunity to create programmes and activities that support adults with long term health conditions to keep active. Applications opened on Monday, 7 July 2025, and will close on 1 August 2025.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application from 8 September 2025.
About the grant
Funding
- The maximum an applicant can apply for: £2000
- Usage: Venue hire, training courses, equipment purchases, accessibility requirements
- Scope: Single village or multiple villages
Grant objectives
- Supported Access to Activities: provide activities and programmes to support those with a wide range of long term health conditions stay active.
- Support Inclusivity: Encourage a wider range of activities across the district.
Grant benefits
- Promotion: Supported by South Cambridgeshire District Council and partners via social media and other channels.
- Feedback: Providers must submit non-confidential participant information and session feedback.
- Health Questionnaires: New participants are encouraged to complete online health questionnaires.
Eligibility
The following people/groups or businesses can apply:
- Small fitness businesses/entrepreneurs (must show public liability insurance, qualifications, and safeguarding if applicable)
- Community facilities
- Voluntary sector organisations
- Specialist groups
Requirements
Presentation of relevant certificates before award and transfer of funds.
Sustainability
Applications should demonstrate a strong case for sustainability after initial funding.
Activities for 2024/2025
We would love to know your thoughts and progress with the activity classes below. If you have joined any of the classes, we would greatly value you completing a Healthy You baseline questionnaire.
If you would like to look at other activities around the district please visit our local sports activities page.
Health Qigong
Health Qigong support anxiety and respiratory diseases.
Location:
St. Andrews Hall
Histon
CB24 9EP
Day and time: Mondays, 10:30am to 11:30am.
Please contact cambs.pilates@gmail.com for more information.
Movement For Memory class
Movement for memory support Dementia, Parkinsons and MS.
Location:
Gamlingay Community Centre
Stocks Lane, Gamlingay
SG19 3JR
Day and time: Mondays, 1pm to 2:30pm.
Please email imaginationarts.co.uk or phone 07394 934911 for more information.
Active with Parkinsons classes
This class supports Parkinsons.
Tuesday and Wednesday:
Shelford Rugby Club
Cambridge Road Davey Field,
Shelford, CB22 5JU
Various sessions at different times
Friday:
Jubilee Pavilion
Gog Magog Way
Stapleford, CB22 5BQ
Nordic walking 2:15pm to 3:30pm
Please contact info@awpc.org.uk or phone 07743324288 for more information. You can also visit their website to find out more.
Let’s Run Girls- running groups
Let's Run Girls help to support Mental Health.
Various sessions at different times and on different days.
For more information please visit the Let's Run Girls website, or contact info@letsrungirls.com
Body toning and 2 dance fitness classes
These fitness classes support those battling cancer.
Location:
Cambridge Cancer Help Centre
120 Cambridge Road
Great Shelford
Cambridge
CB22 5JT
Day and time: Various sessions at different times and on different days
Please contact manager@cambridgecancerhelp.org or phone 01223 840 105 for more information.
Training for an additional yoga class
These yoga classes help to support those going through Menopause.
Location: Various venues in Longstanton and Northstowe
Day and time: To be confirmed, sessions are due to start soon.
Please visit My Yoga Corner for more information.