Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to improve education and awareness on common health issues experienced by women in the UK.
The funding is for projects that address the following key points:
- Projects that aim to improve information, education and support for menstrual health, related gynaecological conditions e.g. PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, PMDD, and menopause.
- Support people and groups that are often underrepresented in mainstream healthcare, information and services, for example people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds (BAME/global majority), LGBTQI+, people living with disabilities, deaf people, blind and partially sighted people, people experiencing homelessness, addiction, people living in areas of economic deprivation.
Who can apply? Small, grassroots organisations and community groups from across the UK can apply.
Grant amount: Up to £5,000 are available to spend across 12 months.
Funding will be distributed in two tranches, 50% at the beginning of the project and 50% upon receipt of a six-month report.
Application process: The application form can be found on the Wellbeing of Women website. The form can either be completed online or downloaded and posted to Wellbeing of Women.
Alternatively, groups can call the Wellbeing of Women team to schedule a time for the team to fill out the application form for the group.
Deadline: Sunday 19 May 2024.
Notification of decisions is expected the week commencing 17 June 2024.
Contact information: Tel: 020 3697 7344 Email: community@wellbeingofwomen.org.uk