Introduction
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), together with partners across Lambeth, invites grassroots and community-led VCSE organisations to apply for the Lambeth Partnership Awards Funding.
This programme supports local organisations to deliver inclusive, culturally relevant activities that promote mental health, wellbeing, and social connection across Lambeth communities.
About the award
We are funding VCSE organisations to deliver activities that:
- Promote mental health and wellbeing
- Reduce isolation and build connection
- Support culturally diverse, racialised, and faith-based communities
- Offer inclusive, accessible, low-risk activities for residents
- Strengthen relationships between VCSE groups and Lambeth Community Mental Health services
Funding available
Organisations can apply for one fixed grant from the following bands:
£5,000 · £10,000 · £15,000 · £20,000 · £24,999
Funding is awarded for a 24-month delivery period, with a 12-month review.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include:
- Grassroots community groups
- Registered charities
- CICs
- Community Benefit Societies
- CIOs
- Not-for-profit companies
We particularly welcome applications from:
- Black-led organisations
- Global Majority-led groups
- Organisations offering culturally specific or faith-informed wellbeing support
- Small groups with annual income under £100,000
What we are looking for
Examples of eligible activities include:
- Creative arts, crafts and music
- Peer support groups and conversation circles
- Faith- or spiritually-informed wellbeing sessions
- Movement, dance, exercise, or leisure activities
- Gardening and nature-based sessions
- Cooking, community meals, and social gatherings
- Skills-based learning or wellbeing workshops
Application materials
You will need the following to apply:
Drop-in information sessions
Online Sessions:
- 31 March 2026 — 11:00–11:45
- 31 March 2026 — 19:00–19:45
- 18 April 2026 — 09:30–10:15
- 25 April 2026 — 09:30–10:15
- 13 May 2026 — 11:00–11:45
- 13 May 2026 — 19:00–19:45
In-Person Sessions:
- 17 April 2026 — 11:00–11:45
- 17 April 2026 — 14:00–14:45
Links included in the service specification!
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online.
