Momark CIO

Momark CIO, a charitable incorporated organisation established in August 2018, serves as the successor to the League of Friends of the Morris Markowe Unit at Springfield Hospital, with a core mission to advance mental health treatment, care, and wellbeing for public benefit in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Governed by trustees with expertise in health, voluntary sectors, and community roles, it embodies values of service, inclusivity, equitable access, and community-driven impact, funding local voluntary organisations and NHS bodies through its Mental Health Community Fund to address gaps in statutory provision via innovative, place-based interventions.

It prioritises projects fostering mental health outcomes, including direct therapeutic services, community and peer support, advocacy, practical assistance, recreational activities, early intervention, recovery support, and social inclusion for Wandsworth residents, with emphasis on preventative, co-produced efforts that build resilience and complement NHS priorities.

Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, community groups, and small to medium local organisations delivering clear benefits within Wandsworth—no geographic base restriction for the applicant, but activities must impact this borough exclusively; large national charities without strong local ties are unlikely to succeed. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £25,000 for project or core costs, awarded via unsolicited online applications (full submission required, no mid-process saving) on a rolling basis, with decisions at quarterly trustee meetings (March, June, September, December)—submit up to six weeks prior for consideration, outcomes in 2–3 weeks post-meeting (8–12 weeks total).

Distinctively, Momark avoids large capital grants, emergency relief, or non-Wandsworth activities, standing out as a dedicated mental health ecosystem funder blending hospital legacy with modern grant-making, long-term local relationships, and connections across NHS, voluntary, and lived-experience voices.