NEW! One-off grant for projects to improve children and young people’s mental health
Southampton City Council is offering one-off, 12 month grants (Apr 2017 to Mar 2018) of up to £25,000 for projects to improve children and young people’s mental health. The CAMHS grants will focus on, but not be limited to, addressing the following gaps identified from focus groups and questionnaires with children, young people and professionals as part of the Mental Health Matters consultation:
- Under 11s
- Gender identity
- Loss and bereavement
- Bullying
- Behavioural support for autism and Aspergers
There are two types of grant available:
- Small grants up to £10,000 (ideal for community groups!)
- Large grants between £10,000 and £25,000
Deadline for applications: Friday 13 January 2017, at midday. The Prospectus and application forms are available to download from our website:
http://www.southampton.gov.uk/people-places/grants-funding/camhs-grant.aspx
Consultation on how the council invests in the voluntary sector
Southampton City Council is undertaking a 12 week consultation into proposals for a strategic approach to voluntary sector investment (including voluntary and community organisations, faith organisations, charities and social enterprises).
Over the past year the council has conducted an overarching review to identify the best way to utilise this investment to ensure it contributes directly to the council’s priority outcomes. It recognises the significant value the voluntary sector and volunteering brings to the city and the way it can help the council transform, particularly through prevention and early intervention work.
The consultation runs until 24 February 2017. Full details of the proposals and an online survey can be found on the Southampton City Council website: http://www.southampton.gov.uk/council-democracy/have-your-say/voluntary-sector-grants.aspx