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In the UK, mental health problems have always been a growing concern. According to Mind, a leading mental health charity, at least 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives.
This makes it vital for people to have access to the support they need, and places great importance on the organisations that help people going through such struggles. With this high demand, comes an even higher need for funding.
Grants can provide the resources that mental health organisations require to carry out this essential work, without the worry of having to pay the money back. In recent years, more grant opportunities have become available for niche services - one of the main ones being mental health. For a list of the top grants that are available, read the rest of our blog to find out!
Mental Health Support Over the Years
Mental health support has changed a lot over the years. Decades ago, support for mental health was extremely limited. The ignorance surrounding the effects of mental health meant that there was immense stigma and fear associated with it. Because of its ‘taboo’ nature, many people with mental health problems had to resort to asylums for help.
Fast-forward to the present, there are now thousands of mental health organisations that people can turn to and rely on. Whether it is focused on one specific strand of mental health, like anxiety, or an overarching mental health charity that supports an umbrella of illnesses - there is now so much choice and accessibility for those in need.
Nowadays, people can seek support from both local or national organisations. Whether you are a small or big charity - funding is always necessary - so you can continue to provide the important resources and services that make a huge difference to people’s lives.
Luckily, funding is widely available for mental health services. Here are our top 6 amazing grants for mental health organisations to take advantage of:
Grants for Mental Health Organisations
Below are the best grant funding opportunities for mental health projects. Take a look and see which one you could benefit most from:
The Tudor Trust
The Tudor Trust is an independent grant-making trust which supports UK-based voluntary and community groups.
It funds a wide range of social welfare organisations that work to implement positive change in people’s lives. They prioritise those working directly with people on the edges of mainstream society to encourage inclusion, social connection, integration and independence. Its overall mission is to promote better personal wellbeing and quality of life.
In 2019, The Tudor Trust distributed over £19 million; of which £2.4 million was given to 33 recipients with a specific mental health focus with grants ranging in size from £2,000 to £120,000.
The Albert Hunt Trust
The Albert Hunt Trust is a grant-giving charitable trust that supports local charities throughout the UK, with offering sums ranging between £1,000 to £50,000.
It specialises in helping charities with smaller incomes (under £250,000). Its priorities include:
Providing hospice care
Offering support for the homeless
Promoting health and well being, specifically for those who have physical and learning disabilities, mental health issues, social challenges and deprivation
The Allen Lane Foundation
The Allen Lane Foundation funds small registered charities, voluntary groups and charitable organisations across the UK (except Greater London).
Its funds aim to help specific groups, including:
Asylum seekers and refugees
Gypsies and travellers
Migrant communities
Offenders and ex-offenders
Elderly
People experiencing mental health problems
People experiencing violence or abuse
Its goal is to lessen isolation and feelings of stigma, as well as improve wellbeing and promote recovery by way of enabling people to feel included in their local communities. In recent years, the Foundation has funded an average of 25 grants to a total value of around £110,000 per year.
The Stone Family Foundation
Established in 2005, The Stone Family Foundation supports innovative and sustainable solutions to major social problems, in the UK and around the world.
The Foundation makes grants to charities working to improve the lives of people with severe and enduring mental health issues, as well as those going through crisis. They also provide grants to those working to support children and young people experiencing or at risk of mental illnesses.
Each year, the Foundation provides a total of around £800,000 to organisations that share the same priorities.
National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund is one of the most well-known grant-making organisations that supports people and communities most in need due to:
Problems they have (e.g. needing emergency support, people with long-term poor mental health, people in long-term unemployment)
Situations they face (e.g. discriminated against, socially isolated, lacking family support)
Barriers (e.g. people who are isolated due to lack of confidence/serious illness/disability)
Where they live (e.g. disadvantaged area)
Grants vary in size, with smaller grants being under £10,000 and larger grants being up to £500,000.
Bupa UK Foundation
The Bupa UK Foundation’s purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. Little do people know that the foundation also funds practical projects that have a positive impact on people’s mental health.
Over the past five years, the Bupa UK Foundation has awarded more than £3 million in grants to around 110 projects to improve people’s mental health, support carers, and empower young adults living with ongoing health challenges.
For more information on grants, our FundReady solution is the number one place to consult. FundReady is Ireland’s leading funding information and support service for not-for-profit organisations. Through our digital platform and team of specialist client advisors, we provide you with access to the latest funding opportunities, advice, guidance and practical support to write and submit funding applications. The service is tailored and aligned to the funding needs and profile of each organisation.
Get in touch with us today to learn more about how we can help.
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