Prudence Trust

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Typical grants: £10,000 – £200,000
Where they fund: uk_wide, Northern Ireland, Scotland, North of England, Midlands
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Two-stage application

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About Prudence Trust

The Prudence Trust is an independent grant-making foundation dedicated to advancing the mental health of young people across the UK. Its vision is that no young person is defined by mental illness and all can access personalised support. The Trust values long-term systemic impact, innovative partnerships with charities, academics and public sector collaborators, and rigorous evaluation. It favours ambitious, evidence-based projects that build knowledge, foster creativity and address entrenched needs through a risk-tolerant, collaborative approach. The Trust is research-driven and committed to translating findings into practice.

What Prudence Trust funds

The Trust funds therapeutic mental health services, including clinical support and counselling; early intervention for eating disorders; drop-in mental health hubs integrated with local healthcare; and gender-informed support for girls and young women aged 14 to 25. It also supports work that builds evidence and strengthens data infrastructure. Grants cover core costs, salaries, equipment, training, research and project delivery. Work can take place anywhere in the UK. The Trust prioritises projects that are evidence-based, scalable and focused on improving outcomes for young people.

Who can apply

UK registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations and community interest companies working in youth mental health are eligible. The Trust supports organisations with a minimum annual income that work directly with children and young people. Projects must be delivered in the UK. The Trust looks for organisations with a track record in youth mental health and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

What Prudence Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund acute care providers, advocacy, prevention, wellbeing or signposting-only services, or programmes delivered exclusively in schools or colleges. Organisations that are not registered charities or community interest companies are not supported.

How they like to fund

The Trust makes multi-year grants, typically lasting up to three years, covering core costs, salaries, equipment, training, research and project delivery. It does not accept unsolicited applications; its thematic programmes are invitation-only. The Trust values partnership, rigorous evaluation and a risk-tolerant approach to funding.

How much does Prudence Trust give?

Prudence Trust runs 4 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 52 sourced facts

Disordered Eating 2024Currently closed

Two-stage process
Multi-year funding

Early Support Hubs 2024Currently closed

£200,000 – £500,000

Two-stage process
Multi-year funding

Funding PrioritiesBy invitation only

£30,000 – £300,000

By invitation only
Multi-year funding

Young Women in Mind 2026–2028Currently closed

£200,000 – £500,000

Two-stage process
Multi-year funding

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

What Prudence Trust funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Specialist eating disorder services for young people and their families, with a focus on early intervention and evidence-based practice.

Where they fund

uk_wideNorthern IrelandScotlandNorth of EnglandMidlands

Costs they'll cover

SalariesTrainingEquipmentCore costsResearchProject deliveryCapital works & buildings

The full exclusions list (1)

The fund will not support: Organisations that do not deliver therapeutic mental health support; Acute care providers; Advocacy, prevention, wellbeing or signposting‑only services; Programmes delivered exclusively in schools or colleges; Organisations that are not registered charities.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Children & youthMental health

How to apply to Prudence Trust

Prudence Trust takes applications via two-stage application.

Published programme route: two-stage process.
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

1
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2
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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Prudence Trust provide?

Prudence Trust runs 4 grant programmes — Early Support Hubs 2024: £200,000 – £500,000 · Funding Priorities: £30,000 – £300,000 · Young Women in Mind 2026–2028: £200,000 – £500,000.

Where does Prudence Trust fund charities?

Prudence Trust funds charities operating in uk_wide, Northern Ireland, Scotland, North of England, Midlands.

Does Prudence Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Prudence Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Prudence Trust not fund?

Their published exclusions include: The fund will not support: Organisations that do not deliver therapeutic mental health support; Acute care providers; Advocacy, prevention, wellbeing or signposting‑only services; Programmes delivered exclusively in schools or colleges; Organisations that are not registered charities.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Prudence Trust?

Prudence Trust takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: two-stage process.