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Grants of up to £2,500 are available to charities, not-for-profit organisations and community groups through Turning Point's Community Innovation Fund. Applicants must operate in areas where Turning Point delivers services and demonstrate a connection to its teams.

Turning Point is a social enterprise providing health and social care services across England. The fund supports community-led projects that improve wellbeing, inclusion and opportunities for people experiencing disadvantage.

Projects must be developed with people who have lived experience of substance use, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism or sexual health and wellbeing issues.

Projects should focus on one or more of the themes below: 

• Employment, Volunteering & Skills - Supporting people to learn, grow and access opportunities.
• Social Connections & Community Participation - Helping people build relationships and feel part of their community.
• Housing & Basic Living Standards - Making sure people have stability and the essentials they need to thrive.
• Access to Health & Care Services - Removing barriers and helping people get the right support when they need it.
• Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention - Promoting safer choices, wellbeing and early support.
• Tackling Racism, Inequality & Stigma - Creating inclusive, welcoming communities where everyone is valued.

• Applicants need a constitution, an active board, 12 months of accounts, a safeguarding policy and a bank account requiring two authorisations.

• Capital purchases, overheads and unrelated core wages are excluded.

• Facilitation costs must not exceed 20% unless justified.