VSGWL is delighted to announce that applications to year 3 of the West Lothian Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund are now open!
Managed and distributed by VSGWL, the fund aims to support community-based projects and initiatives helping address local mental health and wellbeing needs for people aged over 16 years old across West Lothian. £465.7k is available for West Lothian organisations for activity in 24/25.
Charities, social enterprises, community and voluntary groups, parent councils, and other third sector organisations operating in the West Lothian area can apply for 2 grant types:
- Small Grants (£2k – £10k)
- Large Grants (£10k – £50k)
The fund aims to support community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing and/or mitigate and protect against the impact of distress and mental ill health within the adult population.
www.westspace.org.uk is your online space for mental health and wellbeing information in West Lothian. We recommend visiting the website to understand the range of services and support available locally, to inform your application to the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund. West Space contains self-help materials, guides and resources and a directory of services based in West Lothian.
The closing date for applications is Noon, Wednesday 25 October 2023.
