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Guidelines for Health Applications
Who can apply
We accept applications from UK-registered charities, non-profits, or CICs. Public sector organisations (e.g. NHS) may apply only in partnership with a non-profit lead.
You must be seeking funds for UK projects that directly benefit UK residents and are focussed on healthcare delivery (rather than general well-being).
Our focus areas
Permanent focus areas
We accept applications at any time for projects that address acute conditions, such as:
pre-hospital care
life-saving equipment/training/intervention
suicide prevention services
Temporary focus areas
In addition to our permanent focus areas, we have temporary focus areas, covering both physical and mental health, that change each calendar year.
The temporary focus areas for 2026-2028 are set out below (please note these may change to reflect evolving needs).
2026 cycle (you may apply any time from now until 30 June 2026)
direct, practical health interventions for patients with long-term physical and/or intellectual disabilities
trauma recovery for those with diagnosed mental health conditions
2027 cycle (you may apply any time from 1 August 2026 to 30 June 2027)
rehabilitation or aftercare for physical trauma or surgery
improvement of health through the creation or enhancement of green spaces, including the creation or preservation of urban wildlife habitats and the environmental improvement of leftover space.
2028 cycle (apply any time from 1 August 2027 to 30 June 2028)
community drug and alcohol rehabilitation programmes
direct support for people facing loneliness and isolation
Target beneficiaries
Projects must benefit individuals with limited access to essential healthcare, including:
patients with rare or under-recognised conditions as defined by the Genetic Alliance UK
children and elderly with mobility limitations or post-discharge needs
underserved and rural communities
We prioritise individuals affected by poverty, isolation, disability or serious health disadvantage (not defined by cultural or identity-based groupings).
What we don’t fund
To maintain a focus on health outcomes, we do not fund:
projects primarily focused on entertainment, arts or general well-being
remotely delivered services with no in-person or clinical component
awareness-raising or educational work without direct intervention
academic research
lobbying
capital building works that do not support a direct health intervention
Outcomes and evaluation
Applicants must demonstrate:
direct health need and impact (clinical and measurable) for a defined beneficiary group
outcomes backed by quantitative or qualitative data
compliance with relevant safeguarding and healthcare standards
Funding & delivery
Projects must start within twelve months of receipt of funding
A clear budget and delivery plan must be submitted
The project should show lasting benefit or meaningful follow-on value