Applications Are Now Open
The Valton Trust is pleased to announce the opening of its Community Wellbeing Fund for 2025. This annual grant programme supports organisations working to improve mental health, social connection, and quality of life for people in underserved communities. Applications are now being accepted, with a closing date of 30 June 2025.
About the Fund
The Community Wellbeing Fund was established to address gaps in statutory provision by supporting grassroots and voluntary organisations delivering direct wellbeing services. The fund recognises that wellbeing is shaped by many factors — housing security, social networks, access to green space, financial resilience, and more — and welcomes applications that take a holistic view of community health.
What We Are Funding
This round, the fund is particularly interested in projects that:
- Reduce social isolation among older adults or young people not in employment, education, or training
- Provide mental health support in community (non-clinical) settings
- Improve access to physical activity or outdoor experiences for people facing barriers
- Build financial capability and resilience in low-income households
- Support carers, including those caring for people with long-term conditions or disabilities
We are open to a wide range of project types, including direct delivery, peer support models, and capacity-building initiatives that strengthen the local ecosystem of support.
Funding Available
| Grant Level | Amount Available | Project Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Small Grants | Up to £5,000 | Up to 12 months |
| Standard Grants | £5,001 – £25,000 | Up to 24 months |
| Strategic Grants | £25,001 – £60,000 | Up to 36 months |
Strategic grants are by invitation only following an expression of interest process. Small and standard grants are open to direct application.
Who Can Apply
The fund is open to registered charities, constituted community groups, social enterprises with a charitable purpose, and CICs operating on a not-for-profit basis. Applicants must be based in, or primarily serving, communities in the eligible geographic areas outlined in our application guidance.
We particularly encourage applications from smaller organisations and those led by people with lived experience of the issues they address.
Key Dates
- Applications open: 1 May 2025
- Online information session: 15 May 2025 (register via our contact page)
- Application deadline: 30 June 2025
- Decisions communicated: September 2025
- Grants paid: October 2025
How to Apply
Full application guidance, eligibility criteria, and the online application form are available on our grants page. We strongly recommend reading the guidance notes in full before beginning your application. If you have questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact us before the deadline — we are happy to advise.
We look forward to hearing about the work being done in communities across our funding area and to supporting the projects that will make the greatest difference.