Western Isles Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Details
Years 5 & 6 of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults offers financial support to local community projects that improve the mental health and wellbeing of people living in the Western Isles.
This money will be distributed to groups who provide community support and connections for people who have experienced distress, disadvantage, isolation, or whose mental health has been negatively impacted by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
The overarching aim of the Fund is to promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing while mitigating the impact of distress and mental ill health within the adult population (aged 16 or over) with a particular focus on prevention and early intervention. Key priorities include:
- Addressing mental health inequalities within ‘at risk’ groups.
- Tackling social isolation, loneliness, suicide prevention, and poverty and inequality, with a focus on responding to the cost-of-living crisis.
- Supporting small grassroots community groups and organisations in delivering activities.
- Fostering connections, building trusted relationships, and revitalising communities.
In previous years the fund has supported projects as diverse as arts, recreation, sporting memories, advocacy and counselling.
For further information and advice, contact the relevant local TSI:
- Third Sector Hebrides (Lewis): enquiries@tshebrides.org.uk
- Outer Hebrides Social Economy Partnership: enquiries@tshebrides.org.uk
- Volunteer Centre Western Isles: manager@volunteercentrewi.org
- Harris Voluntary Service: manager@harrisvs.org.uk
- Uist Council of Voluntary Organisations: info@ucvo.org.uk
- Voluntary Action Barra and Vatersay: eoin@vabv.org.uk
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Geographical areas funded: Na h-Eileanan Siar
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Small to medium sized community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in the Western Isles/Hebrides. Applications from small-scale, local projects and those who haven’t previously applied to the fund will be especially welcome.
- Maximum annual income:
- £1,000,000
When to apply
Now open. Closes on 31 October 2025.
Next deadline: 31 Oct 2025
How to apply
Download the application form from the UCVO or TSI Western Isles website, and submit to info@ucvo.org.uk.
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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Uist Council of Voluntary Organisations
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Charity registered in Scotland SC045715
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41 Airport Road, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA
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