GambleAware
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- Typical grants
- £100,000 – £350,000
- Where they fund
- England, Scotland, Wales
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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gambleaware.orgAbout GambleAware
GambleAware is a funder dedicated to preventing and reducing gambling-related harms. Their mission is to contribute to the stabilisation of the gambling harm prevention, support, and treatment system, particularly during the transition from a voluntary levy to a statutory levy. They take a public health approach, prioritising evidence-based interventions and independence from industry influence. They fund not-for-profit organisations delivering direct services in England, Scotland, and Wales. Their focus is on frontline prevention, support, and treatment services for people affected by gambling harms. What makes GambleAware distinctive is their role in system stabilisation during a major policy shift.
What GambleAware funds
GambleAware funds frontline prevention, support, and treatment services aimed at reducing gambling-related harms. They support not-for-profit organisations delivering direct services across England, Scotland, and Wales. Their focus areas include public health interventions, evidence-based prevention programmes, and treatment and support for individuals and families affected by gambling harms. They prioritise services that contribute to the stabilisation of the gambling harm prevention system during the transition to a statutory levy.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organisations, including registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, community interest companies, and social enterprises. Organisations must be delivering or planning to deliver services directly in England, Scotland, or Wales. GambleAware prioritises organisations with proven capacity in gambling harm interventions and a commitment to independence from industry influence. They fund organisations that serve people affected by gambling harms, including individuals and their families.
What GambleAware doesn't fund
GambleAware does not fund research activities. They also do not support any projects that are co-funded by the gambling industry, ensuring impartiality in the services they fund. Any work linked to the gambling industry is excluded.
How they like to fund
GambleAware provides funding through specific competitive grant rounds, such as the System Stabilisation Fund. They offer time-limited, one-off grants for frontline service delivery and system stabilisation initiatives. They do not provide multi-year funding. All funding is awarded to not-for-profit organisations delivering direct services in England, Scotland, or Wales.
How much does GambleAware give?
GambleAware runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Online application form
- Single-year grants
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 GambleAware funds — and what they won't
The System Stabilisation Fund (SSF) aims to provide funding to contribute towards the stabilisation of the gambling harm prevention, support, and treatment system during the transition period from a voluntary levy to a statutory levy.
The full exclusions list (2)
- Research activities are not eligible for this fund.
- The funding can’t be used on any projects which are co-funded by the gambling industry.
Good to know
How to apply to GambleAware
GambleAware takes applications via invitation only.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does GambleAware provide?
GambleAware runs one grant programme — System Stabilisation Fund: Up to £300,000.
Where does GambleAware fund charities?
GambleAware funds charities operating in England, Scotland, Wales.
Does GambleAware accept unsolicited applications?
GambleAware accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does GambleAware not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Research activities are not eligible for this fund.; The funding can’t be used on any projects which are co-funded by the gambling industry.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from GambleAware?
GambleAware takes applications via invitation only. Published programme route: online application form.
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