Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund

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Alan Robertson

The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund was established in 2021 with £15 million allocated to support mental health and wellbeing in communities across Scotland. On 7th May 2022 it was announced that the fund will continue for another year.

This fund is being delivered and managed by Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) in partnership with local integrated health authorities and other partners including Community Planning Partnerships and local authority mental health leads.

In Year 1, the fund has supported nearly 2,000 community projects including sport, outdoor initiatives, arts and crafts and nature, and covering groups such as older people, those with long-term conditions or disabilities, people living in rural areas and the LGBT community.

How to Access the Fund

Third sector organisations can apply to access the funding via their local Third Sector Interface (TSI).

Information including application links to respective Scottish TSI’s and details of funding windows can be found here