Happiness Fund supports grassroots community projects across the UK that drive mental health, wellbeing, inclusion, and skills development.
With £5,000 available per round, we focus on empowering local initiatives that make a real, lasting impact.
Happiness Fund supports grassroots community projects across the UK that drive mental health, wellbeing, inclusion, and skills development.
With £5,000 available per round, we focus on empowering local initiatives that make a real, lasting impact.
We fund projects that are:
We do not fund:
This is where we get into the nitty-gritty. Cost breakdowns, long-term sustainability plans, and how your project will impact the community.
If your application is well-researched and thought-out, you’ll be well on your way to stage three.
Now it’s time to talk! If you’ve made it to stage three, we’ll want to hear directly from you about your project’s vision and how you plan to execute it. And if you’re in it for the long haul, we’re here to listen, guide and maybe even give you a well-deserved fist bump.
Our Happiness Fund Webinar is a goldmine of advice for making a successful application.
Learn from past winners, get insider tips, and hear from our CEO, Stephanie Davies, about the inspiration behind the fund and what we look for in applications.
Before you hit apply, make sure your project is:
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We fund grassroots, community-driven projects focused on mental health, wellbeing, inclusion, and skills development. If your initiative is non-profit, has a long-term impact, and helps people thrive, we want to hear from you.
We don’t fund large national charities, one-off events, salaries, or medical research. If you’re after funding for a Christmas meal or rent, this isn’t the right fit for you. It’s all about sustainability, so we focus on initiatives that have lasting community impact.
You can apply for up to £5,000 for your project. This is a one-off award, but you can apply again for future initiatives after 24 months.
Your application should include:
We want to see how your project benefits the community and how it will keep running after the initial funding. The more specific you can be, the better!
It’s simple! First, review the application stages to make sure your project qualifies. Then, complete the application form, including an overview, objectives, expected outcomes, and a detailed budget.
Be sure to include any community research to show how your project will benefit the local area. Once your form is ready, submit it through our website.
Don’t forget to double-check your information!
After you submit your application, we’ll review it in three stages. You’ll first complete a qualifying round to check if your project fits the criteria, then move on to a detailed application.
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to an interview. You’ll know if you’ve been successful soon after!
Absolutely! Your application will be reviewed fairly and confidentially. We won’t share your details unless you give us permission (unless you win, in which case, we’ll want to shout about it from the rooftops).
Once we receive your enquiry, one of the team will be in
touch to talk about how we can help.
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