Rothesay Foundation donates over £1m to Clarion Futures to extend wellbeing spaces programme

Rothesay Foundation and Clarion Futures, the charitable foundation of Clarion Housing Group, have announced a two-year extension of their partnership as part of a shared commitment to help people stay connected, warm and supported all year round.

In 2025, Clarion Futures and the Rothesay Foundation supported over 50 wellbeing spaces across England, generating almost 65,000 visits – a 50% increase on the previous year demonstrating the continued need for this type of support.

Coordinated by Clarion Futures, the programme sees community centres and partner-run hubs across Clarion neighbourhoods offer free, welcoming places for people of all ages, particularly older generations, to spend time and take part in activities. These spaces also provide practical help with issues such as benefits entitlement, energy use and digital skills.

Backed by an over £1m donation from the Rothesay Foundation and Clarion Futures funding, the programme will support a minimum of 55 wellbeing spaces nationwide for the next two years.

James Dickson, Chair of Trustees at the Rothesay Foundation, said: “The Rothesay Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for older people in the UK, so we are pleased to renew our partnership with Clarion Futures and extend our funding of these vital wellbeing spaces for a further two years. This multi-year commitment will make a real difference for those experiencing isolation and financial hardship by creating more spaces to bring communities together, foster greater wellbeing and help older people to live in a happy, safe and fulfilling way.”

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