The CMHWF is entering into its’ 5th year of funding and goes live on Monday 25 August and is being administered again by CTSI and SVE.
Groups wishing to apply this year must first submit an expression of interest form with a deadline of 15 September and successful applicants will then be invited to submit to stage 2 of the process with a full application.
The intended aim of the Fund is to support community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing and/or mitigate and protect against the impact of distress and mental ill health within the adult population (aged 16 or over), with a particular focus on prevention and early intervention.
Specifically aims to:
- Tackle mental health inequalities through supporting a range of at-risk groups.
- Address priority issues of social isolation and loneliness, suicide prevention, recovery from addiction, poverty and inequality, support for people with neuro divergence and promotion of healthy living through physical activity, diet and nutrition.
- Support small ‘grass roots’ community groups and organisations to deliver such activities.
- Provide opportunities for people to connect with each other, build trusted relationships and revitalise communities.
Further Information
The funding is split this year into two categories of up to £5000 and £10000 with groups able to apply for the larger amount for projects of one or two years.
Further guidance and information on the fund, who can apply and the expression of interest process, can be accessed below.
> Guidelines – Expression of Interest 2025/26
> Guidance – Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2025/26
To submit an Expression of Interest, please use the link below.
> Submit an Expression of Interest
For further information or queries on Clackmannanshire applications, please contact either
colin.melville@ctsi.org.uk or brian.weaver@ctsi.org.uk
Phone number 01259 213840.
