Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited

Could Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.

Typical grants: £1,000 – £5,000
Where they fund: Northern Ireland
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Online form

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About Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited

Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited is a Northern Ireland-based organisation dedicated to improving mental and physical wellbeing in local communities. Through partnerships with the Public Health Agency and other bodies, they support community-led initiatives that address health inequalities. Their work is rooted in a holistic public health approach, focusing on inclusion, partnership, and empowerment. DHC provides funding for sports equipment to constituted voluntary sector sports clubs and offers short-term project funding for mental health programmes, prioritising small, volunteer-led groups with limited resources.

What Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited funds

DHC funds mental health and emotional wellbeing programmes, with a particular focus on the 'Take 5' Steps to Wellbeing – Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Give. They support evidence-based activities that promote resilience and address health inequalities. Their grants cover sports equipment for constituted voluntary sector sports clubs operating within the Western Health and Social Care Trust area, as well as short-term project delivery for mental health initiatives across Northern Ireland. They also support work in areas such as suicide prevention, substance misuse, ageing, and early intervention for youth.

Who can apply

DHC funds constituted voluntary sector sports clubs and community groups. They prioritise small, volunteer-led organisations with limited resources. Applicants must operate within the Western Health and Social Care Trust area for sports equipment grants, while mental health project funding is available to groups across Northern Ireland. There is no religious restriction on eligibility.

What Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited doesn't fund

DHC does not fund core costs, capital expenditure, or ongoing commitments. Their grants are non-recurring, meaning they do not support repeated or multi-year funding requests.

How they like to fund

DHC provides non-recurring grants, offering one-off funding for specific projects or equipment. They welcome unsolicited applications and work in partnership with the Public Health Agency and other bodies to support community-led initiatives.

How much does Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited give?

Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 25 sourced facts

PHA Short Term FundingCurrently closed

Up to £5,000

Online portal
Single-year grants

Sports Group GrantsCurrently closed

Up to £500

Online application form

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

What Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

The PHA is keen to invest in programmes that will have a particular focus on using one or more of the ‘Take 5’ Steps to Wellbeing.

Costs they'll cover

Project deliveryEquipment

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Mental healthChildren & youthOlder peopleCommunity

How to apply to Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited

Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited takes applications via online form.

Published programme route: online portal.
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How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited provide?

Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited runs 2 grant programmes — PHA Short Term Funding: Up to £5,000 · Sports Group Grants: Up to £500.

Where does Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited fund charities?

Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited funds charities operating in Northern Ireland.

Does Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited accept unsolicited applications?

Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited?

Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online portal.