Chums Charity
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chumscharity.orgAbout Chums Charity
Chums Charity is a Bedfordshire and Luton-based organisation dedicated to supporting children, young people, and adults facing mental health and emotional wellbeing challenges, particularly where statutory services fall short. Rooted in addressing local gaps in bereavement and mental health support, it champions values of compassion, inclusion, dignity, and hope through accessible, person-centred therapeutic interventions. Its mission emphasises tailored responses to build resilience, foster peer connections, and promote long-term wellbeing via community-driven services coproduced with service users.
What Chums Charity funds
The charity prioritises highly specific areas: non-bereavement and bereavement trauma therapy (including sexual abuse and domestic violence exposure), suicide bereavement support for families, recreational therapies using football and music for therapy-disengaged youth, babyloss support for grieving parents, and disability friendship schemes for young people with learning or physical disabilities. Activities focus on psycho-social support, early intervention, and inclusive integration, all delivered within Bedfordshire, Luton, Hertfordshire, or Kent.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are local community groups delivering aligned services in the specified regions. The charity prefers grassroots, small-scale organisations embedded in statutory and voluntary networks. There are no strict income thresholds or religious restrictions. Beneficiaries include children, families, and disabled individuals facing mental health or emotional wellbeing challenges.
What Chums Charity doesn't fund
Chums avoids generic mental health funding, emphasising niche bereavement, trauma, and recreational interventions absent from public provision. It does not fund unrestricted or core costs, and unsolicited applications are not accepted.
How they like to fund
Funding supports project delivery, capacity building, and collaborations. The charity does not accept unsolicited applications; initial phone enquiries are required for partnership discussions. Decisions are made on an ad hoc basis based on need and strategic fit, without formal rounds.
How much does Chums Charity give?
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How to apply to Chums Charity
Chums Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Chums Charity provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Chums Charity directly for current funding levels.
Where does Chums Charity fund charities?
Chums Charity funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Chums Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Chums Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Chums Charity?
Chums Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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