Mental Health Grants & Funding
There are 628 UK funders offering grants for mental health charities, with typical awards from £100 to £6,000,000.
Mental health funding has become one of the fastest-growing areas in UK philanthropy. The post-pandemic landscape has seen a significant increase in both the number of funders and the total funding available for mental health charities. Grants cover a broad spectrum of work: clinical services such as counselling and therapy, community-based peer support groups, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and public awareness campaigns. Many funders now recognise the intersection of mental health with other social issues — poverty, homelessness, domestic abuse, and unemployment — and welcome applications that take a holistic approach. Smaller funders often focus on specific populations such as children, veterans, or BAME communities, while larger foundations like the National Lottery Community Fund support system-level change. The emphasis across the sector is on early intervention, reducing stigma, and building community resilience. Evidence-based approaches and partnerships with NHS services are increasingly valued by grant-makers.
Quick Stats
- Total Funders
- 628
- Grant Range
- £100 - £6,000,000
- Open to Applications
- 62%
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Mental Health Funders
24 of 628 match your filtersChecked against verified programme data for 146 of 628 funders. 482 not yet verified are listed below; 122 that don't fit were excluded.
Albert Hunt Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Health and Wellbeing
The Albert Hunt Trust, an independent UK grant-making foundation established in 1979 by Miss Mary Kathleen Coyle and Miss Florence I Reakes in honour ...
Anchor Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Grant Programme
The Anchor Foundation is a UK-based grantmaker dedicated to supporting Christian charities that address social exclusion through ministries of healing...
Buttle UK
Verified openMatching programme: Chances for Children
Buttle UK, founded in 1953 from the vision of Reverend Frank Buttle, is a UK charity dedicated to supporting children and young people (birth to early...
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, UK Branch
Verified openMatching programme: Project Grants (Armenian Communities Department)
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK Branch, established in 1956 from the bequest of Armenian oil magnate Calouste Gulbenkian, is a London-based arm ...
Co-Operative Community Investment Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Green Opportunities Fund
The Co-operative Community Investment Foundation, known as the Co-op Foundation, is the charitable arm of the Co-operative Group, established in 2002 ...
Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Medium Grant
The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust (EKCT), established in 1963 by Ernest and Joan Kleinwort, is a family-led grant-making foundation dedicated to m...
Family Holiday Charity
Verified openMatching programme: Funded Holiday programme
Family Holiday Charity, founded in 1975 by Joan and Patrick Laurance (originally as the Family Holiday Association), is a UK-wide organisation dedicat...
Fletchers Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Grants for Individuals
Fletchers Foundation champions dignity, empowerment, inclusivity, and practical compassion to enable people to thrive after life-changing injuries or ...
Forces in Mind Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Grant Awards
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), established in 2011 with a £35 million endowment from the National Lottery Community Fund, is an independent UK funder de...
Foundation Scotland
Verified openMatching programme: Baillie Gifford International Fund
Foundation Scotland, Scotland's sole community foundation, drives a mission to empower communities by bridging innovative ideas with resources, foster...
Garfield Weston Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Major Grant
The Garfield Weston Foundation, family-founded in 1958, drives its mission to strengthen society through enduring philanthropic support for charities ...
Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland
Verified openMatching programme: COLLABORATE
Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland, established over 40 years ago and funded entirely by Lloyds Banking Group profits as one of four autonomous H...
Kelly Family Charitable Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Main Grant Programme
The Kelly Family Charitable Trust, a UK-based family foundation established in 2004 by the Kelly family, is dedicated to strengthening and preserving ...
Marsh Christian Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Grants Programme
The Marsh Charitable Trust (formerly Marsh Christian Trust), established in 1981 by Brian Marsh OBE, is a UK-based funder dedicated to sustaining smal...
Mohn Westlake Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: The Mohn Westlake Foundation
The Mohn Westlake Foundation is a family charitable trust driven by dual missions: enhancing lives of children and young people through expanded acces...
Northern Ireland Community Development Health Network Ltd
Verified openMatching programme: Building the Community-Pharmacy Partnership (BCPP) Level 1
Community Development and Health Network (CDHN) champions community development to eradicate health inequalities in Northern Ireland, recognizing heal...
Percy Bilton Charity
Verified openMatching programme: Large Grants
The Percy Bilton Charity is a grant-making trust rooted in a philanthropic mission to relieve hardship and enhance quality of life for the most disadv...
Sir Bernard & Lady Schreier Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: The Sir Bernard & Lady Schreier Foundation Grant
The Sir Bernard & Lady Schreier Foundation, established in 2020 as an independent UK grant-making charity from the bequest of Sir Bernard and Lady Sch...
Sir Halley Stewart Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Main Grants and Small Grants
The Sir Halley Stewart Trust, founded in 1924 by Non-Conformist Christian minister, MP, and philanthropist Sir Halley Stewart, is a family-led foundat...
Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Ann Rylands Small Donations Programme
The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust, established in 1964 with an endowment from Sir Jules Thorn, founder of Thorn Electrical Industries, is an indepe...
Swire Charitable Trust
Verified openMatching programme: Swire Charitable Trust
The Swire Charitable Trust, established in 1975 by Sir John Swire CBE and Sir Adrian Swire and funded primarily by John Swire & Sons Limited, is an in...
Team Forces Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: Good Causes Fund
Team Forces Foundation, a UK-registered charity established in 2011, delivers social impact to the armed forces community through funding sport, chall...
Waterloo Foundation
Verified openMatching programme: World Development WASH Small Grants
The Waterloo Foundation, an independent grant-maker established in 2007 in Cardiff by Heather and David Stevens with an endowment from Admiral Group p...
William Leech Charity
Verified openMatching programme: Lady Leech Fund
The William Leech Charity, established in 1972 by North East housebuilder and philanthropist Sir William Leech, is an independent grant- and loan-maki...
482 funders not yet verified against these filters
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Tips for Applying to Mental Health Funders
Strengthen your mental health funding application by grounding your approach in recognised evidence-based methodologies such as CBT, trauma-informed care, or psychoeducation frameworks. Funders increasingly expect validated outcome measurement tools — specify whether you use PHQ-9, GAD-7, WEMWBS, or other standardised instruments to track participant progress, and explain how you collect and analyse this data. Demonstrate clear relationships with NHS and clinical pathways, showing how your service complements rather than duplicates statutory provision, and describe referral routes both into and out of your programme. Highlight meaningful involvement of people with lived experience in service design, governance, and delivery — this is now a baseline expectation rather than a bonus. Address clinical governance explicitly: explain your supervision arrangements, risk management protocols, and how you handle safeguarding disclosures and crisis situations. If your service has a waitlist, describe how you manage it ethically and what interim support you offer. Funders want to see that you understand the broader mental health landscape in your area, including gaps in provision that your project specifically addresses and how you avoid creating dependency on time-limited grant funding.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mental Health Grants
What grants are available for mental health charities in the UK?
There are 628+ UK funders offering grants for mental health 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 mental health organisations get?
Grant amounts for mental health 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 mental health grants?
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