Supporting GRAN's in Grenada
The Gran's Scheme was introduced as part of SSVP in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique on September 26, 2010. To this day, the project continutes to support ‘Granny's & Grandad's'.
The project was initiated as a response to the significant number of vulnerable citizens who were struggling to meet their basic needs including nutritious foods, medication, and personal hygiene. GRANs support elderly individuals who are without family or medical help and, as a result of the lack of any adequate nationally organised social care, rely on the SVP to ensure their necessities are met.
Despite the name, the scheme is open to both Gran's and Granddad's. The age range of the beneficiaries is between 60 - 91 years and the project currently supports 11 individuals. Beneficiaries of the scheme are supported until their passing, providing them with security and long-term friendship.
To date, a total of 24 people have been supported by this project.
Each individual on the scheme receives just £15 a week contribution towards their accommodation, food, medicine and more.
Can you help by donating?
The GRAN's Scheme supports these vulnerable citizens through the provision of essential funds to assist with:
- Housing
- Food
- Medicine
- Friendship
Importantly, the beneficiaries receive regular visits from the local SVP group which provides companionship and spiritual connection. An annual visit is also made to assess their overall condition and care.
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean in July 2024 (image to the right), the SVP responded rapidly by ensuring two Granny's on the scheme were relocated from the wreckage of Carriacou to the relative safety of mainland Grenada.
In 2021, SVP Grenada began supporting Daryl. Daryl is unable to walk, instead carrying himself on his knees. He is nonverbal and has developed his own unique way of communicating, which SVP members who visit regularly have learnt to understand. He lives alone in a small house close to his sister and her family, but has no source of income. Thanks to the support of the GRAN's Scheme, Daryl receives support for his accommodation as well as friendship and companionship. Daryl has expressed thanks to the local SSVP in Grenada.
Can you help the GRANs scheme to continue providing essential support by donating today?
Just £60 would support one Gran (or Grandad) for a month.