Aims/priorities: The fund is designed to support small, grassroots organisations and community groups who are directly delivering health information and support to women, girls and people from underrepresented groups. We will fund 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, 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? Eligibility criteria and guidance:
- Applicants must be based in the UK and be focused on supporting communities in the UK.
- Applicants must be non-profit, CIC, community or volunteer-led groups. We will not fund commercially driven or public sector organisations.
- If you are a registered charity or non-profit organisation you must have a UK-based bank or building society account in the name of your organisation.
- You must have an appropriate safeguarding policy in place.
- Funds should be used for a series of activities throughout the funding period, as opposed to one large activity.
- Successful applications will be sent funding terms and conditions to sign before receiving the first instalment.
- Funds can support existing or new activities, but applicants should consider ongoing sustainability and address this in their application.
Grant amount: Up to £5000
Application process: There are various ways to complete your application process.
- You can fill out the form on our web page.
- Download and print our application form and post it to Wellbeing of Women, 10-18 Union Street, London SE1 1SZ (WORD APPLICATION FORM)
- Download and email the application form to community@wellbeingofwomen.org.uk
- Email community@wellbeingofwomen.org.uk to schedule a time to answer the questions over the phone to a member of our team who will fill out the application form for you.
Deadline: Sunday 19 May 2024.
Contact information: Contact us