Grace Dear Trust
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thegracedeartrust.co.ukAbout Grace Dear Trust
The Grace Dear Trust is a Surrey-based charitable incorporated organisation established in 2017 by the Dear family following the suicide of their daughter Grace at age 27. Born from Grace's long struggles with depression and anxiety, the Trust's mission is to prevent suicide among young people by transforming mental health support, awareness, and safeguarding for children and adolescents. Guided by values of compassion, prevention, community collaboration, and openness, it believes that “it's ok not to be ok” and promotes early intervention, peer support, resilience-building, and normalising mental health conversations in schools and communities. The Trust's funding character is hyper-local, school-focused, and preventative, prioritising grassroots partnerships in Surrey.
What Grace Dear Trust funds
The Trust funds preventative mental health initiatives for young people, with a strong focus on school-based programmes. This includes seminars, workshops, guest speakers addressing stigma and self-care, on-site professional counsellors, professional networks, and awareness campaigns. Activities are centred on early intervention, peer support, resilience-building, and normalising mental health conversations in educational settings. Geographically, the Trust supports organisations operating in Surrey, especially the Elmbridge area and surrounding communities.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, community groups, and academic institutions, primarily schools, based in Surrey. The Trust prioritises small to medium grassroots organisations that demonstrate strong alignment with its mission to prevent youth suicide through preventative mental health. Beneficiaries include school-aged children, young adults, families, and school staff, with a particular emphasis on empowering educational settings as first responders.
What Grace Dear Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund crisis relief, emergency aid, or any activities outside the scope of youth preventative mental health. It focuses solely on early intervention and prevention rather than acute or emergency services.
How they like to fund
The Trust works by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited applications. It funds specific projects and initiatives through relational partnerships with schools and community groups, emphasising collaboration and grassroots engagement rather than large-scale grants.
How much does Grace Dear Trust give?
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How to apply to Grace Dear Trust
Grace Dear Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Grace Dear Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Grace Dear Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Grace Dear Trust fund charities?
Grace Dear Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Grace Dear Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Grace Dear Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Grace Dear Trust?
Grace Dear Trust 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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