A £250,000 grant scheme to help improve the lives of people with significant mental ill-health has been launched by a partnership backed by our Trust in York.
The Community Mental Health Transformation (CMHT) Grant has been created by the York Mental Health Partnership, in collaboration with the Connecting our City Partnership.
The funding, which is available over two years from NHS England, will be distributed to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to help them to work with partners across York.
David Kerr, the Community Mental Health Transformation and programme delivery lead at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), today welcomed the news and said:
“We know the significant impact the VCSE Sector has on supporting York’s community with their mental health, so we are pleased the grant can contribute to transforming and supporting those efforts.”
Chance to change lives
Applications are now being sought from charities, clubs, community and not-for-profit groups, who can apply for up to £40,000 funding – with a maximum of £20,000 a year, subject to a review process.
Councillor Carol Runciman, executive member for Health and Adult Social Care at City of York Council, said: “York Mental Health Partnership is delighted to welcome this grant and the opportunity it brings to build on our existing support for mental health.
“Current provision has deep and effective roots in our communities, which aligns with our strategy to support people where they live.
“To encourage more innovation and broaden provision, grant applications from voluntary, community and social enterprises will be welcomed to continue this work.”
Help on hand
Local VCSE Sector support and development charity York CVS will manage the CMHT Grant on behalf of York Mental Health Partnership and offers support prior to applying for funds – as well as afterwards.
Alison Semmence, chief executive of York CVS, said: “We’re really pleased to be managing the CMHT Grant, having delivered grants for several years to strengthen York’s VCSE Sector, with a focus on reducing health inequalities, isolation and loneliness.
“We’d urge any VCSE organisations looking to apply to get in contact with us as soon as possible to explore what additional support we can provide before the closing date on Monday 20 March.”
** For further information and advice on how to apply for a grant, visit: https://www.yorkcvs.org.uk/community-mental-health-transformation-grant/ If you have any questions, or want to discuss if your project meets the criteria, please email: grants@yorkcvs.org.uk
