Grant Programme

Due to the high volume of applications received last year, all applications to our 26_27 Small Grant programme will be reviewed together. The window for applications will be from 1 September to 31 October 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by the end of November 2026, and they will be required to submit their second-round applications by the end of December 2026.

Successful second-round applicants will then be notified by the end of February 2027, and awards will be made in March 2027.

Grant Criteria

The trustees will make discretionary grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 where they believe that their contribution will make a real difference to suicide awareness or prevention.

Eligibility

Applications will only be considered from charities, including CIOs, and Community Interest Companies limited by guarantee registered in the United Kingdom.

Organisational Size

Applications from smaller charities are particularly encouraged. Charities with income of more than £1 million, or with unrestricted reserves of more than 12 months, are unlikely to be successful.

Grant Purposes

We will only fund suicide awareness and prevention programmes run for charitable purposes. Applications can include full cost recovery. Applications for core costs may be considered to the extent that the mission of the applicant organisation meets our grant criteria.

Priority will be given to innovative projects.

How to Apply

First Round Application

Please complete this form. Please note it is not possible to save this form so it must be completed in one go.

Second Round Application

Applicants will be contacted directly by the grants team to discuss additional information requirements. Depending on the size of the grant, this may involve an assessment visit or video call from one of the trustees.