Great wellbeing projects deserve funding, but finding the right grant can feel like half the battle. With nine UK wellbeing grants closing between 28 October and 9 November 2026, there are opportunities worth exploring, from community mental health and suicide prevention to specialist support for vulnerable groups. We've done the digging so you can focus on what matters: finding the right funder and making a strong case for your work.
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01 / Local wellbeing
Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund
Who are they?
The Wimbledon Foundation is the charitable arm of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and The Championships. Its Community Fund supports local organisations working to improve opportunities and wellbeing for people experiencing disadvantage in Merton and Wandsworth.
What are they funding?
The fund offers grants of up to £10,000 for one year, or up to £30,000 over three years, with a maximum of £10,000 per year.
Projects should address at least one of three priorities: supporting mental health and wellbeing, tackling financial insecurity, or promoting digital inclusion.
Eligible organisations include charities, community groups and other not-for-profit organisations meeting the London Community Foundation's eligibility requirements.
Organisations applying for three-year grants must have a registered address in Merton or Wandsworth. Single-year grants are also available to eligible organisations based elsewhere, provided their projects benefit residents of these boroughs.
The fund does not support sports, dance or physical activity projects as their main purpose. Those are covered through a separate Wimbledon Foundation programme.
Successful projects should begin from mid-to-late March 2027.
Apply: Read the guidelines and access the application form at London Community Foundation . Questions can be directed to applications@londoncf.org.uk .
Alira Arts tip
Don't just say your project will improve wellbeing. Explain what is currently preventing local people from accessing support and how your activities will address that barrier. For multi-year applications, show why sustained funding will produce better outcomes than a one-off intervention. And check your registered address before deciding which grant option to pursue.
02 / Armed forces mental health
Reveal & Respond Programme, Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
Who are they?
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust supports projects that improve the lives of serving personnel, veterans and their families. Its Reveal & Respond programme focuses on people within the armed forces community who experience additional barriers to accessing mental health and wellbeing support.
What are they funding?
Two funding strands are available. Strand One provides £20,000 to £40,000 for tailored interventions that help underrepresented groups access appropriate mental health and wellbeing services.
Strand Two provides £150,000 to £300,000 for more substantial projects that improve access while developing and sharing learning about barriers to support.
Projects must demonstrate a clear understanding of the experiences of the people they aim to help. The Trust is particularly interested in tailored approaches shaped by lived experience and partnerships between specialist organisations and those with knowledge of the armed forces community.
Strand One projects must improve access to support. Strand Two projects must also increase and share understanding of unmet needs, barriers and effective responses.
Specialist eligibility: This is not a general mental health grant. Applicants need a genuine connection to the armed forces community and must meet programme requirements.
Decisions are expected before the end of February 2027.
Apply: Download the programme guidance and submit through the online application portal at Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust .
Alira Arts tip
The most important question here is why existing mental health services are not meeting your target group's needs. Don't simply describe the support you want to provide. Demonstrate the specific barriers you've identified, how people with lived experience informed your approach, and what will change because of your intervention. For larger applications, show how other organisations will benefit from what you learn.
03 / Community health
Health & Wellbeing Grants, Derbyshire Voluntary Action
Who are they?
Derbyshire Voluntary Action supports voluntary and community organisations across the region. Its Health & Wellbeing Grants programme helps local groups deliver activities that strengthen communities and improve residents' health.
What are they funding?
Grants of up to £1,000 are available for new or existing voluntary and community groups delivering projects in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire under the reopened round.
Activities should contribute to local health and wellbeing priorities, including improving mental health, supporting children and young people, reducing health inequalities and helping communities become more resilient.
Applicants need appropriate governance arrangements, a bank account in the organisation's name and financial information supporting their request. The application also asks for a project cost breakdown and an explanation of how impact will be measured.
For small charities and community groups, this could be a useful way to fund a focused activity rather than a large programme.
Apply: Read the guidance and complete the application at Derbyshire Voluntary Action . For assistance, contact grants@dva.org.uk .
Alira Arts tip
With a £1,000 grant, simplicity is your advantage. Choose a clearly defined activity, explain who will benefit and provide a realistic budget. You don't need to promise to transform community mental health across an entire district. A small project with achievable outcomes and a clear local need is much more convincing.
04 / Suicide prevention
David Riddell Memorial CIO
Who are they?
David Riddell Memorial CIO is a UK charity providing grants for initiatives focused on suicide awareness and prevention. It particularly encourages applications from smaller organisations and projects offering innovative approaches.
What are they funding?
Grants between £5,000 and £25,000 are available for charitable programmes that make a meaningful contribution to suicide awareness or prevention.
Registered UK charities, including CIOs, and Community Interest Companies limited by guarantee can apply.
Smaller charities are encouraged. Organisations with annual income above £1 million, or unrestricted reserves covering more than 12 months, are unlikely to be successful.
Funding can include full cost recovery, and core costs may be considered where an organisation's mission closely aligns with the fund's suicide prevention objectives.
Applications are assessed in two stages. Shortlisted organisations will be asked to provide further information before final decisions.
Shortlisted applicants are expected to be notified by the end of November, with second-round applications due by the end of December 2026.
Apply: Complete the first-round online application at David Riddell Memorial CIO .
Alira Arts tip
Be specific about the prevention approach your organisation uses. Is your work helping people recognise warning signs, supporting people at increased risk, or improving access to early intervention? Explain the connection between your activities and suicide prevention, supported by evidence wherever possible. Also prepare your answers before opening the online form, as the funder states that applications cannot be saved partway through.
05 / Wellbeing & inclusion
Radius Foundation Grants Programme
Who are they?
The Radius Foundation Grants Programme is supported by Radius Limited and administered through Cheshire Community Foundation. It funds organisations improving lives and opportunities in Crewe.
What are they funding?
Grants of up to £15,000 are available for projects delivered over a maximum of 12 months.
The programme focuses on three areas: empowering young people, championing wellbeing and inclusion, and promoting diversity and gender equality.
Within wellbeing and inclusion, the fund aims to reduce stigma and barriers to support, improve access to services and help people experiencing mental health challenges or disabilities develop greater independence.
Organisations must already have a geographical presence in the Crewe area.
Funding can support salaries, equipment, travel, project expenditure and relevant core costs, provided applicants demonstrate how spending contributes to proposed outcomes.
Apply: Read the programme criteria and apply online through Cheshire Community Foundation . Enquiries can be sent to grants@cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk .
Alira Arts tip
This fund explicitly allows core costs, which is valuable, but that doesn't mean an unexplained contribution to overheads will be competitive. Connect every cost to what your project will achieve. If you're requesting staffing costs, for example, show how that staff time translates into support sessions, improved access or measurable benefits for people in Crewe.
06 / Victim support
MOPAC Victims Small Grants Fund
Who are they?
The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) funds services supporting victims of crime in London. The Victims Small Grants Fund is delivered by The London Community Foundation and focuses on smaller, community-based and specialist organisations.
What are they funding?
Grants between £20,000 and £200,000 over two years are available to improve support for victims of crime, particularly those who face additional barriers to accessing mainstream services.
The programme prioritises organisations with established community relationships, specialist knowledge and experience supporting underserved groups.
This can include organisations supporting disabled people, LGBTQI+ communities, children and young people, older people, people affected by hate crime and other groups whose experiences may not be adequately addressed by existing services.
Applicants must be UK-based and deliver their proposed work to communities in London, demonstrating relevant experience supporting victims of crime or the community they intend to serve.
There is no formal organisational income ceiling, but organisations with annual income below £500,000 will receive priority.
Funded activities can begin from February 2027 and must be completed by January 2029.
Apply: Read the guidance and complete the eligibility check through London Community Foundation . Questions can be directed to victimsfund@londoncf.org.uk .
Alira Arts tip
Avoid describing your service only in terms of its activities, such as counselling sessions or support appointments. Explain why the people you work with struggle to access existing victim support and what makes your organisation trusted by that community. Evidence of established relationships, cultural understanding and unmet need will help demonstrate why your particular service is necessary.
07 / Specialist support
MOPAC Violence Against Women and Girls Grassroots Fund
Who are they?
The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime funds specialist organisations addressing violence against women and girls across London. The Grassroots Fund is administered by The London Community Foundation.
What are they funding?
Three-year grants of up to £150,000 are available for individual organisations, equivalent to £50,000 per year. Partnerships involving up to three organisations can apply for up to £180,000 over three years.
The fund is designed for specialist grassroots organisations already supporting women and girls affected by violence and abuse, particularly those from marginalised communities.
Applicants must have at least three complete years of operation, already deliver relevant services and carry out their proposed work in London.
Organisations with annual income below £500,000 are prioritised, although there is no formal income threshold.
At least 60% of funding will be prioritised for specialist organisations led by and for Black women and girls, and women and girls from minority ethnic backgrounds.
Specialist eligibility: This is not a general wellbeing grant. Organisations must demonstrate an established track record addressing violence against women and girls.
Funded activity is expected to run between February 2027 and January 2030.
Apply: Read the full prospectus and complete the eligibility check at London Community Foundation . Questions can be sent to VAWGGrassrootsFund@londoncf.org.uk .
Alira Arts tip
This is a substantial multi-year opportunity, so the strength of your organisation matters as much as the proposed activities. Demonstrate your established specialist expertise, the needs of the communities you serve and how your approach responds to those needs. If considering a partnership, explain why working together will achieve something that individual organisations could not deliver as effectively alone.
08 / Young people's wellbeing
Trefoil Organisational Grants
Who are they?
Trefoil is a Scottish charity supporting children and young people with additional needs to develop their skills, confidence and independence.
What are they funding?
Organisational grants support registered charities and not-for-profit organisations helping young people with additional physical, mental or social support needs in Scotland.
Trefoil funds specific projects and equipment that contribute to young people's development.
Supported activities can include arts, music, life skills, outdoor experiences and other opportunities that improve participation, confidence and independence.
The fund does not support general overheads such as salaries or capital projects.
The organisational grant amount is not fixed on the main application page, so applicants should consult current grant criteria before deciding what to request.
This may be especially relevant to organisations using creative, inclusive or experiential activities to support young people's wellbeing.
Apply: Review the organisational grant criteria and complete the online form at Trefoil . For further information, contact trefoil@wssociety.co.uk .
Alira Arts tip
Focus on what the young person will be able to do, experience or achieve because of your project. If you're proposing creative workshops, for example, explain how participation will improve confidence, communication or independence. Check your budget carefully too, as salary and overhead requests fall outside the fund's stated priorities.
09 / Community-led wellbeing
Tameside Communities Fund
Who are they?
Action Together supports voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations across Greater Manchester. The Tameside Communities Fund provides local investment to strengthen community-led health and wellbeing work.
What are they funding?
Two grant levels are available. Microgrants of up to £1,000 support community-led activities addressing health, social and economic inequalities. These can suit informal social action groups as well as constituted voluntary and community organisations.
Small grants of up to £11,000 focus on strengthening the capacity of organisations delivering community-led health and wellbeing activities in Tameside.
The programme supports locally informed approaches that respond to inequalities and improve outcomes for residents.
Applicants should review the separate microgrant and small-grant guidance before choosing which opportunity is appropriate.
Apply: Download the guidance notes and relevant application form from Action Together . Completed forms should be emailed to funding@actiontogether.org.uk .
Alira Arts tip
Be clear about why your project is needed in the particular Tameside community you serve. Use local knowledge, participant feedback or evidence of unmet demand rather than relying solely on national wellbeing statistics. If applying for the larger grant, explain how building your organisation's capacity will result in better or more sustainable support for residents.
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