Our application guidance

We aim for our application process to be easy and accessible and we are always happy to help

OUR APPLICATION GUIDANCE

How to apply to the Physical Health and Mental Health programmes

  • We operate a two-stage application process for our Physical Health and Mental Health programmes: an Expression of Interest (open to all eligible organisations) followed by a Full Application (on invitation only).



  • Application guidance and drafting templates are included in the relevant programme information page in the How to apply section.


  • Application deadlines and grant round timelines are included in the relevant funding programme pages in the When to apply section. 





How to apply to the Hospice Care programme


  • Applications to our Hospice Care programme are assessed through a single-stage process (applications to this programme will open in October 2025).



  • Application deadlines and grant round timelines are included in the relevant funding programme pages in the When to apply section. 





Before applying


Please review our What we don’t fund page to ensure your organisation and project are eligible for consideration by The Foundation.


If your organisation and proposed service meet our eligibility criteria, but any of the following apply:


  • you are a current grant holder; or
  • you have received a grant from us in each of the last three consecutive years; or
  • you have had an Expression of Interest or Full Application declined within the past 12 months;


you can check our Applicants FAQs or our Grant holders FAQs to find out when you are next eligible to apply.


If you're unsure whether your internal records are up to date, please email us or call us on 0117 9596496 and we’ll be happy to advise.

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