Fife Health Charity

Fife Health Charity, registered as Fife Health Board Endowment Fund (Scottish Charity Number SC011988) and established in 1949, is an independent endowment linked to NHS Fife dedicated to enhancing the physical and mental health and wellbeing of Fife residents, patients, and staff. Its mission focuses on funding innovative projects beyond core NHS resources, such as mental health services for children and young people aged 0-25 and their families, hospital amenities, medical equipment, facility upgrades, staff training, and community wellbeing initiatives. Core values emphasize transparency, stewardship, measurable impact, and lasting community benefit, with a governance shift toward independent trustees to bolster autonomy while aligning closely with local NHS priorities.

The charity prioritizes evidence-driven projects improving patient experience, staff wellbeing, mental health support, and innovative care gaps, particularly through its annual Community Grants Programme targeting vulnerable groups like those affected by cancer. It supports charities, hospital wards, and community organizations delivering tangible health improvements in Fife.

Eligible applicants are OSCR-registered UK charities operating exclusively in Fife, with a preference for small to medium-sized, community-based groups working with young people (0-25) and families; no strict income thresholds apply. Applications are unsolicited, submitted via email with a completed form and bank statement during open rounds—no preliminary enquiries needed.

Grants range up to £6,000 (for 2025/26), funding specific projects including up to 10% overheads, but not general running or statutory costs. The next round opens 1 September 2025, closing at 5pm on 30 September 2025; annual meetings follow. Distinctively, its hyper-local Fife focus, NHS integration, and rejection of non-Fife or duplicative activities set it apart for aligned local health charities seeking targeted, impactful support.