Published on:
Wednesday 10th February 2021
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust charity, in partnership with other local NHS charities, Surrey County Council and the Community Foundation for Surrey, is awarding vital funding to local community groups to improve the health and wellbeing of residents in Surrey.
One-off grants of up to £25,000 per year will be awarded to local non-profit organisations implementing work to help communities hardest hit by Covid-19 and/or to those addressing health and wellbeing inequalities within Surrey including:
- Poverty – Helping to improve the health and wellbeing of those living on a low income, including through access to emergency food, home supplies, practical advice and support.
- Mental health – Supporting people of all ages to cope with and manage mental health issues and enabling early intervention.
- Marginalised communities – Helping to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable groups, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and those who are homeless or insecurely housed.
- Healthy lifestyles – Supporting people to make healthy lifestyle choices and providing opportunities for people to take ownership of their health.
Please do share this information with any third sector organisations you know of in Surrey that meet this criteria.