Health & Wellbeing Grants & Funding
There are 1062 UK funders offering grants for health & wellbeing charities, with typical awards from £100 to £1,150,000.
Health and wellbeing grants support a broad range of charitable work across the UK — from medical research and patient support to public health campaigns and community wellbeing initiatives. This category covers physical health specifically (mental health has its own dedicated funding streams). Funders support hospices, hospital charities, condition-specific organisations, rehabilitation services, and health inequalities work. Community health projects — such as social prescribing, walking groups, healthy eating initiatives, and befriending schemes — have seen a significant increase in funding as the evidence base for preventative health grows. Several major medical charities run their own grant programmes for research and service delivery. The National Lottery Community Fund, Garfield Weston Foundation, and many local trusts also support health-related projects. Grant-makers increasingly value projects that address the social determinants of health — poverty, housing, isolation — rather than treating symptoms alone. Partnership working with NHS trusts and local authorities strengthens applications significantly.
Quick Stats
- Total Funders
- 1062
- Grant Range
- £100 - £1,150,000
- Open to Applications
- 46%
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Health & Wellbeing Funders
15 of 1062 match your filtersChecked against verified programme data for 139 of 1062 funders. 923 not yet verified are listed below; 124 that don't fit were excluded.
Cornwall Community Development Limited
Matching programme: Digital Together Community Hub and Creative Digital Grants
Cornwall Community Development Limited, operating as Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC), was established in 2001 from the Cornwall Rural Communit...
Edgar E Lawley Foundation
Matching programme: General Grant Programme
The Edgar E Lawley Foundation, established in 1961, drives a philanthropic mission to advance social welfare and alleviate disadvantage through flexib...
Gay and Peter Hartley's Hillards Charitable Trust
Matching programme: Main Grants Programme
Gay and Peter Hartley's Hillards Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity founded by the Hartley family, rooted in the legacy of the Hillards grocer...
Hey Smile Foundation
Matching programme: Health in Our Community Grants
HEY Smile Foundation, founded in 2008 by Jim Dick OBE, is a Yorkshire-based infrastructure charity dedicated to strengthening the voluntary sector in ...
James Knott Family Foundation
Matching programme: Main Grants Programme
The James Knott Family Foundation, known as the Sir James Knott Trust, was established in 1924 by Tyneside shipowner Sir James Knott to honor his sons...
Locality (UK)
Matching programme: Locality Awards '24
Locality is a national network and registered UK charity founded in 1994 through the merger of two leading community support bodies, dedicated to empo...
London Catalyst
Matching programme: Main Grants Programme
London Catalyst is an independent grantmaker rooted in a historic mission to combat the root causes and effects of poverty and ill health among London...
Merriman Charitable Foundation
Matching programme: Merriman Charitable Foundation grants
The Merriman Charitable Foundation is a grant-making charity with a mission to enable positive change through flexible funding for education, health, ...
Nova Wakefield District Limited
Matching programme: Community Tree Planting Programme
Nova Wakefield District Limited is the local infrastructure charity empowering Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations across ...
Pilkington Charities Fund
Matching programme: Pilkington Charities’ Fund
Pilkington Charities Fund, established in 1950 by the Pilkington family—founders of the iconic St Helens glass manufacturing company—originally aimed ...
Point North Community Foundation
Matching programme: Welcome Spaces
Point North Community Foundation, formerly County Durham Community Foundation and established in 1995 by Sir Paul Nicholson and David Grant, is an acc...
Radio Clyde Cash for Kids
Matching programme: Cost-of-Living Grants
Radio Clyde Cash for Kids, established in 1984 as the charitable arm of Radio Clyde, is a grant-giving charity dedicated to alleviating child poverty,...
Shanly Foundation
Matching programme: General Applications Fund
The Shanly Foundation, established in 1994 by property developer Michael Shanly as the charitable arm of the Shanly Group, drives practical, hands-on ...
Tudwick Foundation
Matching programme: Grant Programme
The Tudwick Foundation, established in 2019 by the Bennett family and named after Tudwick Road in Tiptree, Essex, is a grant-giving charity dedicated ...
Weston Park Hospital Development Fund Ltd
Matching programme: Small grants
Weston Park Hospital Development Fund Ltd, trading as Weston Park Cancer Charity, is a Sheffield-based charity founded in 1980 to enhance cancer care ...
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Tips for Applying to Health & Wellbeing Funders
Health and wellbeing applications are strongest when they demonstrate clear partnerships with NHS trusts, clinical commissioning groups, or integrated care boards. Describe your referral pathways — how participants reach your service and how you connect them to clinical support when needed. If your work involves social prescribing, reference the evidence base and explain your relationship with local link workers and GP practices. Use health inequalities data from Public Health England's Fingertips tool or local Joint Strategic Needs Assessments to demonstrate the specific need your project addresses, including prevalence rates and demographic breakdowns for your target population. Frame your approach within a prevention versus treatment spectrum, showing how your work reduces demand on clinical services over time. Explain what clinical oversight or professional supervision arrangements are in place, even for non-clinical community projects — funders need assurance that health-related work is delivered safely and appropriately. Include validated health outcome measures in your evaluation plan, whether clinical tools or wellbeing scales. Address how you reach populations who experience the greatest health inequalities and face barriers to accessing mainstream services. Strong applications show that your project fills a specific gap in the local health landscape rather than duplicating existing provision.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Health & Wellbeing Grants
What grants are available for health & wellbeing charities in the UK?
There are 1062+ UK funders offering grants for health & wellbeing charities. These range from small community grants under £5,000 to large multi-year funding programmes exceeding £100,000. Use Fundermatcher to find the best match for your organisation.
How much funding can health & wellbeing organisations get?
Grant amounts for health & wellbeing charities vary widely depending on the funder and project. Typical grants range from £1,000 to over £100,000. Many funders offer multi-year funding for established organisations with a strong track record.
How do I apply for health & wellbeing grants?
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