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The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (CMHWF) for Adults was established in October 2021 and to date, it has distributed around £51 million to community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing across Scotland. Local TSIs have their own version of this fund.

The priorities are:

• 1. Tackle mental health inequalities through supporting a range of ‘at risk’ groups.
• 2. Address priority issues of social isolation and loneliness, suicide prevention, poverty and inequality with a particular emphasis on responding to the cost-of-living crisis and support to those facing socio-economic disadvantage. 
• 3. Support small ‘grass roots’ community groups and organisations to deliver such activities. 
• 4. Provide opportunities for people to connect with each other, build trusted relationships and revitalise communities. 

New for this year is a particular focus on supporting the following six priority family groups identified under Best Start Bright Futures: Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022 to 2026: Lone Parents; Disabled; 3+ Children; Minority Ethnic; Youngest Child Aged <1; Mothers Aged <25.

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Geographical areas funded: East Renfrewshire

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Groups and organisations delivering services for communities in East Renfrewshire.

When to apply

Now open. Closes at 10am on 6 October 2025 unless the money is fully allocated beforehand.

Next deadline: 6 Oct 2025

How to apply

• Small grants: Apply through the grant portal via their website.
• Main grants: contact VAER via email before applying.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Community development and regeneration Health care and wellbeing Mental health care

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Black and Ethnic Minorities Carers Economically/socially disadvantaged General public Homeless or badly housed Care experienced people Socially isolated people LGBTQI people People in poverty Rural communities Men Mental health conditions Offenders and ex-offenders Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Refugees and asylum seekers Religious and Belief Groups Local communities Voluntary sector organisations Unemployed Victims of crime and abuse Women and girls Young people Urban communities

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