Deadline: 5-Jan-22
The Wolfson Foundation has launched a funding call for Charities working in Mental Health to support organisations focused on mental illness.
Grants are awarded towards capital projects with a particular emphasis on projects which focus on training, employment and supported housing.
Funding Information
- Usual grant range: £20,000 – £75,000
- Match funding required: Yes, if project cost is £50,000
- Minimum grant amount: £15,000
Outcomes
The project should be for a new building, refurbishment work or equipment and aim to produce one or more of the following outcomes:
- Increased access to services for new and existing users
- Improved quality and range of services
- Improved financial stability of the organisation
The Foundation does not Fund
Examples of ineligible projects and costs include:
- Purchase of land or existing buildings (including a building’s freehold)
- Grants direct to individuals
- Grants through conduit organisations
- Overheads, maintenance costs and VAT
- Non-specific appeals (including circulars) and endowment funds
- Costs of meetings, exhibitions, concerts, expeditions, conferences, lectures, etc.
- Salary costs
- Running costs, including vehicle fuel and maintenance
- Film, websites or promotional materials
- Repayment of loans
- Projects that have already been completed or will be by the time of award
- Support and therapy centres (e.g. cancer support centres, MS therapy centres)
- Facilities or equipment in hospitals, particularly where it relates to clinical care
- Carers’ organisations
- Respite accommodation and services
- Ex-armed forces charities, unless they are specifically serving people with physical disabilities or mental health problems
- Charities where support for people with mental health problems or disabilities is only a minor part of the services provided
- Projects which focus on sports or arts
- Sensory play
- Equipment funds
- Mobility scooters
- Air ambulances or helipads
Eligibility Criteria
The organisation should meet all of the following criteria:
- be a registered charity or equivalent
- be registered with the relevant regulatory authority, where applicable, and have at least a good rating.
For more information, visit https://www.wolfson.org.uk/funding/funding-for-places/funding-for-charities-working-in-mental-health/