Objectives of Fund

The current funding round is for the following themes:

• Breaking the link between homelessness and poor mental health. Priority will be given to those applications that break this link and provide meaningful differences to those affected. This theme is open to UK-registered charities that provide support for housing accommodation for those who are currently homeless and ongoing support for the improvement of their mental health thereafter.
• Reduction in the effects of social media on mental health. This theme is for UK-registered charities that create significant pathways from online to physical community participation, for example, through volunteering, peer/influencer/educator, or paid work. The communities could operate in local, national, or international settings. There is particular interest in innovative approaches, from long-established or newly formed charities, where young people themselves may drive the charity.
• Reduction of Social Isolation – This theme is aimed at charities that own or operate a community hub which is used to improve social inclusion, reduce isolation, provide support services and activities that support mental health and loneliness within their community.  Priority will be given to applications that demonstrate positive change to service users, engagement of a variety of volunteers, and are driven or supported by young people. Funds can be for a specific project or for core costs, but core costs must relate to a specific activity/service provided.
• Improving mental health outcomes for children and young people. This theme is for charities that have demonstrable experience improving mental health outcomes for children and young people through projects that:
  • Improve early identification of mental health concerns, thereby facilitating early intervention. This could include, but is not limited to, innovative screening (in line with the channels the service users are comfortable using) and the provision of training and resources for teachers, parents, and community support workers.
  • Improve the provision of resources, activities, and programs to support positive mental health experiences.

Value Notes

For this round, there is a total funding budget of £400,000, which will be divided as follows:

• A total of £100,000 is available for the breaking the link between homelessness and poor mental health theme. The level of the grant will be at the discretion of the trustees.
• A total of £100,000 is available for the reduction in the effects of social media on mental health theme. Four grants will be awarded, with a maximum grant of £50,000.
• A total of £100,000 is available for the reduction of social isolation theme. The level of the grant will be at the discretion of the trustees.
• A total of £100,000 is available for the improving mental health outcomes for children and young people theme. The level of the grant will be at the discretion of the trustees.

Who Can Apply

UK-registered charities can apply.

To be eligible, applicants must have:

• A written constitution, charitable aims, and impact in local, UK, or international settings.
• A minimum of three Trustees who are not related.
• A core focus on supporting mental health and well-being.