Workwell Trust
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- Typical grants
- From £800,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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workingwelltrust.orgAbout Workwell Trust
Working Well Trust was established in 1992 as a UK-registered charity. It empowers individuals facing mental health challenges or neurodiversity to overcome employment barriers and achieve meaningful work. Guided by values of dignity, collaboration, and innovation, the Trust believes in the transformative role of employment in wellbeing. Its holistic, person-centred approach includes a 'no wrong door' policy, blending vocational training, social enterprises, and integrated services such as Individual Placement and Support. The Trust supports working-age adults with mild to severe mental health issues or neurodiversity. It partners with health providers, local authorities, and other organisations to deliver outcomes-focused programmes. The Trust primarily works across London boroughs including Tower Hamlets, Enfield, Newham, and Barking & Dagenham, with some national and regional reach. It does not accept unsolicited applications from small groups and avoids discretionary grants, instead prioritising innovative pilots and co-produced programmes.
What Workwell Trust funds
The Trust funds programmes that help individuals with mental health conditions or neurodiversity enter and sustain employment. Supported activities include one-to-one coaching, peer support, bespoke career advice, job brokerage, and in-work retention. They also fund vocational training and social enterprise initiatives. Their work focuses on direct service delivery, including staffing and project costs for commissioned activities. Geographically, the Trust concentrates on London boroughs such as Tower Hamlets, Enfield, Newham, and Barking & Dagenham, with some reach into other regions. They prioritise innovative pilots and co-produced programmes that demonstrate proven expertise in integrating mental health support with employment services. The Trust partners with health providers, local authorities, and other organisations to deliver these programmes.
Who can apply
Eligible organisations include UK-registered charities, Integrated Care Boards, local authorities, and large specialist providers. The Trust typically invites partners through government tenders and does not accept unsolicited applications from small groups. They support working-age adults with mild to severe mental health issues or neurodiversity. There is no religious restriction. The Trust works with organisations that can deliver outcomes-focused programmes in mental health and employment integration. They prioritise partners with proven expertise in this area.
What Workwell Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications from small groups. They avoid discretionary grants and do not fund core or capital costs. Their funding is restricted to commissioned activities such as staffing and project delivery. They do not provide general philanthropic grants.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds through commissioned activities, typically via government tenders and by invitation only. They prioritise innovative pilots and co-produced programmes. Funding supports direct service delivery costs, including staffing and project expenses. They do not accept unsolicited applications.
How much does Workwell Trust give?
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How to apply to Workwell Trust
Workwell Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Workwell Trust provide?
Workwell Trust typically provides grants from £800,000.
Where does Workwell Trust fund charities?
Workwell Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Workwell Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Workwell Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Workwell Trust?
Workwell 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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