Grants of up to £30,000 over two years are available to non-profit organisations for peer-led and community-based initiatives to raise awareness of mental health and improve access and uptake by Global Majority children, young people and families of mental health services and support.
The Community Solutions Grants Programme is a collaboration between Kensington and Chelsea Council, One Westminster and NHS North West London ICB (the Vibrant and Healthy Communities Programme).
It will work towards 5 key objectives for children, young people (up to 25yrs) and families from Global Majority Communities:
- Increased awareness of mental health (and mental health services)
- Increased ability to have conversations about mental health
- Increased ability to manage mental wellbeing and mental health
- Increased likelihood of accessing mental health services
- Improved attitudes towards mental health
The grant will be managed by Young K&C and Young Westminster Foundation.
Who can apply:
To be eligible to apply for this grant, organisations must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:
1. Registered Charity, CICs, or constituted community group
2. Demonstrated track record of working with children, young people and families in RBKC and/or Westminster
3. Delivering activities that engage children, young people (up to the age of 25 years old) or families from Global Majority Communities, and must take place in RBKC and/or Westminster
4. For CICs, ideally have in place 3 unrelated directors
Priority will be given to Global Majority-led organisations and to organisations with a turnover of less than £500,000 in the last financial year.
Priority will also be given to organisations that can demonstrate reach in the following wards:
- RBKC: Dalgarno, Golborne, Notting Dale, Chelsea Riverside
- Westminster: Harrow Road, Queens Park, Westbourne Church Street, South Pimlico
If applying as a partnership each organisation can receive up to £30,000 over two years.
For full application guidelines and to apply, please click here.