Angus Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
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The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing (CMHW) Fund for Adults aims to support community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing and/or mitigate 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. Each TSI administers funding for that region.
The Fund has three national priority themes:
- Social isolation and loneliness
- Suicide prevention
- Tackling poverty and inequality
In Years 6/7, there is also an emphasis on:
- Responding to the cost-of-living crisis
- Supporting the six priority family groups from the Best Start, Bright Futures Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan
Applications are especially welcomed for projects that connect with local strategies including the Angus Health & Social Care Partnership Strategic Plan (2023–26). Key local priorities are:
- Prevention and proactive care
- Care closer to home
- Mental health, learning disability, and substance use recovery
VAA We particularly encourages applications that support:
- Neurodiversity – practical advice, peer support, independent living skills, and support for families
- Suicide prevention – community and peer support, resources, and bereavement support
- Cost-of-living support – initiatives that help people cope with financial pressures while boosting wellbeing
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Geographical areas funded: Angus
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital, 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
Groups and organisations delivering services for communities in Angus. The range of organisations that can apply are:
- Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations (SCIO)
- Unincorporated Associations
- Companies Limited by Guarantee
- Trusts
- Not-for-profit company or asset locked company or Community Interest Companies (CIC)
- Cooperative and Community Benefit Societies
- Community councils
- Parent councils (where activities benefit adults and young people aged 16+)
- Maximum annual income:
- £400,000
When to apply
Now open. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on 4th January 2027.
Next deadline: 4 Jan 2027
How to apply
Access the application form here.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Advice and information Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Community development and regeneration Education and training Financial advice and support 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 Angus
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Charity registered in Scotland SC032830
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Angus Third Sector Centre, 5-7 The Cross, Forfar, DD8 1BX
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