We are excited to launch the Community Solutions: Improving Mental Health Awareness in Global Majority Communities Grant Programme in partnership with Young K&C, the Vibrant & Healthy Communities (VHC) Programme, Kensington & Chelsea Social Council, One Westminster, and NHS Northwest London ICB.
With this funding we wish to raise mental health awareness and improve access and uptake of mental health services and support by Global Majority young people and families. The Community Solutions Grants Programme will work towards 5 key objectives for children, young people (up to 25 years) 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
We wish to fund non-profit organisations to design their own peer-led and community-based initiatives, focusing on children, young people and families. Priority will be given to Global Majority-led organisations who play a crucial role to improve mental health outcomes within their communities.
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from organisations who work in Westminster, RBKC, or both. To be eligible to apply for this grant, organisations must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:
- Registered Charity, CICs, or constituted community group
- Demonstrated track record of working with children, young people and families in RBKC and/or Westminster
- 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
- For CICs, ideally have in place 3 unrelated directors
How much funding is available?
The programme has committed £640,000 over 2 years, funded by NHS Northwest London ICB Health Inequality Transformation Funding.
Organisations can apply for up to £15,000 per year to deliver projects from April 2025 – March 2027. The maximum grant amount is £30,000 (over 2 years).
To find out more about this funding, please consult the Community Solutions grant guidance
A copy of the application form is available here but you must submit your applications via Plinth: Community Solutions Grant 2025-2027: Improving Mental Health
