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During 2026, Corra will focus on organisations currently supporting people with mental ill health in very remote rural areas. They recognise that living in the most remote or sparsely populated areas in Scotland can bring distinct pressures that influence both the prevalence of mental health issues and the ability to seek help.

We are interested in supporting organisations who are providing mental health support to people experiencing mental ill health or who are in a mental health crisis in very remote rural areas of Scotland.

This year’s Henry Duncan Grants will fund grassroots charities who play a vital role in offering support that is accessible, inclusive and that is often particularly well placed to overcome stigma.

They anticipate making grants of up to a total of £500,000. Approximately 10 organisations in total are likely to receive funding.

Organisations can apply for up to £10,000 per year, across five years – a total grant of £50,000. You can apply for fewer years or a smaller amount per year if you prefer. You are encouraged to think about how much your organisation needs and to apply for that amount.

Henry Duncan Grants will provide unrestricted funding for up to five years. That means you can use the money to deliver any aspect of your work that supports people with mental ill health, including contributing to your organisation’s core costs.

Corra understands that every organisation has different needs and ideas. Henry Duncan Grants can fund a new project idea, help you continue an existing project, or support your general running costs, for example paying staff, rent, travel or overheads. The way you use the grant can change from year to year.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

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Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Who can apply

Your organisation must meet these criteria:

• Have an income of up to £500,000 in each of the last 3 years
• Scottish charities registered on OSCR OR
• A Community Interest Company (CIC) OR
• Social enterprise or other registered not-for-profit entity (such as private company limited by guarantee without share capital) registered on Companies House.

Your Companies House information needs to clearly show that:

• Your organisation is not for profit or has a clear clause in your governing documents ensuring that all income is applied to the organisation’s purposes and not distributed to members, shareholders or owners.
• There is a dissolution clause/asset lock in place requiring assets are distributed to an organisation with similar charitable aims in the instance of closure.
• No director has more than 50% control or voting rights.
• There is a minimum of three unrelated people on the Management Committee or Board.

You must also:

• Operate in very remote and rural areas of Scotland.
• Be an organisation with a majority of its work focused on supporting people with mental ill health.

Maximum annual income:

£500,000

When to apply

Applications are currently closed.

How to apply

There is an online application form on the Henry Duncan Grants website.

You can also download the Programme Criteria with additional information.

Advice and support is available at [email protected].

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Activites funded: Advice and information Advocacy Befriending and mentoring Campaigning Citizenship and community involvement Community facilities Community safety Health care and wellbeing Social care and welfare Justice, equality and law

Beneficiaries funded: Socially isolated people Rural communities Mental health conditions Disabilities

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