GambleAware

GambleAware is the leading independent charity in Great Britain, registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales 1093910, Scotland SC049433), dedicated to advancing public health by preventing and reducing gambling-related harms. With a mission to create a society free from gambling harm, it employs a public health approach emphasizing universal prevention, targeted interventions, treatment access, research, education, and advocacy. Governed by trustees from public health, legal, and social policy backgrounds, GambleAware prioritizes equity, inclusion, lived experience, evidence-based impact, and independence from industry influence, evolving from treatment-focused origins to a comprehensive strategy including national campaigns like BeGambleAware.org and commissioning the National Gambling Treatment Service.

It funds prevention initiatives, frontline treatment and support services (e.g., helplines, counseling via GamCare, Gordon Moody Association), research on mental health, women's and youth experiences, behavioral insights, and capacity building for clinical and community settings. Beneficiaries include adults, young people, and vulnerable groups affected by gambling addiction, with grants supporting organizations like NHS trusts, Citizens Advice, and education hubs in England, Scotland, and Wales.

Eligible applicants are established not-for-profits with proven capacity in gambling harm interventions, delivering directly in England, Scotland, or Wales; no religious restrictions apply, though it prefers organizations demonstrating significant expertise without strict income thresholds. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—only responses to specific competitive calls advertised on the website, submitted via online forms with proposals detailing need, delivery, outcomes, and sustainability.

Typical grants range from £100,000 to £350,000 over 1-3 years for projects, service delivery, or stabilization, excluding core/unrestricted or capital funding. Deadlines vary per round (e.g., recent System Stabilisation Fund closed December 2024), with ad hoc panels; monitor the site for opportunities. Distinctive for its scale, impartiality, and sector-wide collaboration, GambleAware drives systemic change through efficient, sustainable public health investments.