Mental wellbeing initiatives
Supporting initiatives that promote positive mental health and wellbeing, reduce social isolation, and help people build resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Looking to apply?
Our grants are designed to support projects that advance our core charitable aims, including supporting those who are affected by age, ill health, or disability. We're also very interested in supporting projects that align with key focus areas such as:
- Mental wellbeing support
- Health screenings and early intervention
- Dementia support and support for carers
- Fitness, wellbeing and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
If your project clearly contributes to one of these, you’re already on the right track.
Applications from individuals for personal benefit unfortunately don’t meet our criteria -funding must benefit the wider community.
Our funding focuses on 4 key areas to advance the health and wellbeing of our community.
What are we looking to support?
Health screenings & early detection
Helping communities access health screenings, raise awareness, and encourage early action for better long-term health.
Dementia & carer support
Supporting people living with dementia and their carers through services, connection, and initiatives that improve quality of life.
Fitness & wellbeing initiatives
Backing programmes that inspire active lifestyles, healthier habits, and overall physical and mental wellbeing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply as an individual for personal use?
No - unfortunately, applications from individuals for personal benefit don't meet our criteria. Funding must benefit the wider community. However, individuals may apply on behalf of their business or organisation.
What themes do the projects need to align with?
We're particularly interested in projects that align with key focus areas including:
- Mental wellbeing support
- Health screenings and early intervention
- Dementia support and support for carers
- Fitness, wellbeing and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
Do organisations need to be registered charities?
We're welcoming applications from a range of organisations including charities, but also community groups and projects, social enterprises and some businesses or public sector organisations delivering charitable outcomes.
In line with guidance from the Charity Commission, funding can sometimes go to non-charitable organisations - as long as the funded work clearly serves public benefit and aligns with our charitable objectives.
Can previous grant recipients apply again?
Yes - if there is a new project or you're developing or expanding previous work in a meaningful way.
How much funding can we apply for?
We're offering individual projects up to £20,000. However, if you're project is less, we're still welcoming applications.
Is the funding unrestricted?
No - this is restricted funding.
Applicants must propose a defined project aimed at advancing health and wellbeing, and the intended use of funds must be fully outlined in the application.
When will applicants be informed of decisions?
Applications close on Friday 27th March. Our Trustees will then review applications during April and will be in touch shortly after.
What reporting is required?
Specific reporting will be further detailed in the offer letter for successful applicants.
What locations are you covering?
This funding is for projects specifically in Tarporley and the surrounding areas.
Is feedback provided if we're unsuccessful?
Yes, general feedback on your application will be available on request.
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