Orkney Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
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The fund is aimed at supporting community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing within the adult population.
The projects supported will benefit communities right across Orkney, and can offer a wide range of activities, such as fitness and gentle sports, provide equipment and enable the set-up of self-help support groups, support those with long term and life limiting illness, offer access to learning, and arts activities.
Applications must deliver against some or all of the local priorities for the fund. These are:
- Reduction of Poverty
- Social Isolation and loneliness
- Prevention of Suicide
- Support for Unpaid Carers
- Support for Older People
For projects taking place between 1 March 2026 and 28 February 2028.
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Geographical areas funded: Orkney
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Maximum:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Applications can be accepted from a range of voluntary, ‘not for profit’ organisations, associations, groups and clubs or consortiums/partnerships which have a strong community focus for their activities. Applicants must be a member of VAO.
When to apply
Now open. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 12 December 2025.
Next deadline: 12 Dec 2025
How to apply
Download the application form and return it via email.
Exclusions
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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Voluntary Action Orkney
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Charity registered in Scotland SC010691
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Anchor Buildings 6 Bridge Street Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HR
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