Health Data Research UK - Take the Lead: Data Champions
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Funding for UK community leaders to explore how data can support better health and wellbeing in their local areas.
Up to 20 community leaders across the UK will receive funding to design and deliver activities that explore how data can support better health and wellbeing in their community. No experience in data, science or research is needed. They're looking for community leaders with strong community connections and a willingness to learn.
They are looking for creative ideas that reflect the interests and needs of communities, that explore at least one of the following health and wellbeing topics:
- Cancer
- Heart health
- Brain health
- Young people’s mental health
- Sustainable and healthy diets
- Environment and health
These activities need to take place at any point between Monday 8 February to Sunday 20 June 2027.
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- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Revenue
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Who can apply
Leaders based in UK community organisations who work with one or more of the priority audiences listed below are eligible to apply for the programme:
- People from low socio-economic backgrounds
- People from minority ethnic backgrounds
- Older children and young adults aged between 11-25 (particularly in areas of deprivation)
- People aged over 65 (particularly in areas of deprivation)
- People living in rural areas (defined as a settlement of less than 10,000 people in England and Wales, less than 5,000 people in Northern Ireland and less than 3,000 people in Scotland)
- People experiencing digital exclusion
Leaders must be based at an established UK-based community organisation with an organisational bank account, and able to attend the activities (see fund website for details).
When to apply
Now open. The deadline for applications is Monday 2 November 2026 at 12.00, midday.
Next deadline: 2 Nov 2026
How to apply
Complete the online form on their website.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Mental health care Organisational development and capacity building Research Science and technology
Beneficiaries funded: Black and Ethnic Minorities Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Socially isolated people People in poverty Rural communities Older people Ill-health Young people
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