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£1m available for 5-year grants for suicide prevention work focussing on young adults in Surrey

6th September 2024

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Mental Health Scale-Up Fund, aimed at tackling the increasing need for mental health services across Surrey. Thanks to donations from Surrey County Council, the NHS and two private charitable foundations we will be awarding a total of £1m in funding in this round.

With up to £75,000 available per year over a five-year period, this Fund will support organisations working with children, young people, and families, helping to scale their services and provide essential, long-term support.

The purpose…

We are seeking to produce step change improvement to support available in Surrey for Young People’s Mental health.  We particularly want to fund projects which demonstrate clear, measurable impact and ability to scale up to reach more beneficiaries, an additional cohort and/or a wider geographic area.

Surrey County Council and NHS Surrey Heartlands have pledged £500,00 from the Mental Health Investment Fund for a new funding round of the Mental Health Scale-Up Fund. CFSurrey have 100% matched this donation thanks to the generous support of two private foundations.

CFSurrey funding supports community groups, charities, and other members of the VCSE sector but not the public sector or private companies.

Click here for our eligibility criteria.

Priority outcomes for this funding:

  • Young adults at risk of and with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues access the right early help, preventative support and resources
  • The emotional well-being of parents, caregivers, and whole families of young adults is supported
  • Isolation of young adults is prevented and those that feel isolated are supported

Environments and communities in which young adults live, work and learn are supported to build good mental health.

Round 4 is open for Expressions of Interest now with a funding focus of Suicide Prevention in Young Adults.

We will be holding some online Q&A sessions for potential applicants, you can book using the button below.

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