Grant News
Mental health organisations in the UK can apply to the Allen Lane Foundation for grants of up to £15,000 to support people with moderate or severe mental health conditions. The programme aims to reduce isolation, stigma and discrimination, while promoting recovery and inclusion. Priority is given to specialist mental health organisations and user-led groups with a strong community focus.
Grants may be awarded as a single payment or spread over two to three years, with most awards averaging £5,000–£6,000. Local applicants are expected to have an annual income below £100,000, while UK-wide organisations should be under £250,000. Work delivered in Greater London is not funded, although London-based organisations remain eligible if their beneficiaries are not solely located there.
Funding can be used for running and core costs, staff salaries or project expenses, with an emphasis on long-term impact and organisational sustainability. In recent years, the mental health stream has awarded 15–27 grants annually, totalling around £110,000.
Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate clear outcomes, strong local need and how their work complements existing mental health support in their communities. Applications submitted now until early December will be considered at the next Trustee meeting in February 2026.
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