The Health Lottery Foundation recently announced it will launch a grants programme later this year that focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of people across Britain.
Non-profit-making voluntary sector organisations who are working to improve the health and wellbeing of people in their community will be able to apply for a grant to support work that addresses one of the following six themes:
- Chronic disease
- Disability inequity
- Healthcare IT
- Health disparity
- Preventative care
- Young people
The funding can be used for diverse initiatives such as emotional support services, fitness programmes for disabled people, rural healthcare access, AI health solutions, nutrition programmes and youth mentoring services. Projects addressing health inequalities and improving access to care in underserved communities will be considered.
Organisations with the following legal structures will be able to apply:
- Registered charities
- Community Interest Companies (CICs)
- Community groups, such as local clubs and associations (for example, youth groups and environmental clubs)
- Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
- Social enterprises, businesses with a social or environmental purpose
- Faith-based organisations.
Full details, including the level of grant, will be provided when the scheme launches.
Groups who are interested in applying can sign up to the Foundation's mailing list.
Applications are expected to open later in 2025.