The Happiness Fund aims to enable and support projects which improve mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, learning and skills development in local communities.

It is intended to support the setting up of new grassroots neighbourhood-based community activities.

To be successful, applicants need to indicate how the activity/group can become self-sustainable or be able to attract funding from other sources for the longer term.

Grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded twice a year, allowing up to two different projects/charities or CIC’s per year to be funded. 

You cannot reapply if you have won funding from the Happiness Fund in the last 24 months.

The closing date for the current application period is Friday 4 October 2024.

Applicants will be advised if they qualify for the interview round by 8 November 2024.

Interviews will be held on 14 November and the winners announced on 20 December 2024.

Find out more and apply at the Happiness Fund website.