Your local CVS is distributing, on behalf of South West London (SWL) NHS, small grants of up to £2,000 for projects to improve awareness, education and self-management of women’s health (particularly in areas such as menopause, urogynaecology, and menstrual health) amongst women and young girls who struggle to access traditionally delivered NHS services.
You can apply to deliver at least one of the following:
- Targeted and culturally specific workshops/activities – This can include a number of community-based gatherings, workshops or other initiatives providing women with a safe and familiar space to discuss menopause, urogynaecology, and menstrual health and provide access to preventative care. As part of the grant, VCSE organisations will be expected to nurture and empower up to 3 local advocates/champions from their own communities who can support the organisation in running the activities and continue to engage women around their health after the project has ended.
- One large-scale, expert-led online or in-person learning event per borough attended by up to 250-300 people or/and a series of learning events that reach 250-300 people in total (eg. webinars, Q&As, workshops) addressing menopause, urogynaecology, and menstrual health, designed to be accessible, culturally appropriate, and scalable across local populations. Please note we will only provide one grant per borough for this.
- School-based menstrual health education programmes to improve understanding among young girls, reduce stigma, and promote long-term well-being. VCSE groups applying for this type of project will need to prove they are already working in schools.
The funding programme will be targeting women who struggle to access traditionally delivered NHS services in the following areas:
- Addington (Croydon)
- Belmont (Cheam & South Sutton)
- Benhill (Central Sutton)
- Berrylands (Kingston)
- Beverley (Kingston)
- Cricket Green (Merton)
- Croydon North (Croydon)
- East Merton (Merton)
- Fairfield (Croydon)
- Falconbrook (Wandsworth)
- Figges Marsh (Merton)
- Furzedown (Wandsworth)
- Ham (Richmond)
- Hampton North (Richmond)
- Heathfield (Richmond)
- Latchmere (Wandsworth)
- Lavender Fields (Merton)
- Norbiton (Kingston)
- Petersham (Richmond)
- Pollards Hill (Merton)
- Queenstown and Battersea (Wandsworth)
- Ravensbury (Merton)
- Richmond Riverside (Richmond)
- Roehampton (Wandsworth)
- Roundshaw (Beddington, Sutton)
- Shaftesbury (Wandsworth)
- St Helier (Sutton)
- Sutton central (Sutton)
- Wandle Valley (Sutton)
- Whitton (Richmond)
The SWL Gynaecology Clinical Network can provide materials such as patient information leaflets, links to reputable resources and power point presentations to support these activities. The team can provide you with a list of local NHS clinicians you can invite to attend your session. You are welcome to use your own clinicians, as long as the clinical information provided during the sessions is in line with NHS guidance. Please note that requests for a NHS clinician with dates and venue should be sent at least 5 weeks in advance. We have very few clinicians available and their attendance is not guaranteed even if requested on time. Please include in your budget £100 to contribute to clinicians’ expenses, as this might be needed.
Download and read the full details and guidance for this funding here.
For Richmond groups, if you need any support or have any questions about applying, please email action@richmondcvs.org.uk.
There will be an online information session for organisations interested in applying to this funding opportunity on 8 October 2025 at 10am. Book your space by emailing action@richmondcvs.org.uk.
There will be a training session that all successful organisations and their Women Health Champions will need to attend, run by the SWL ICB, on the 20 November 2025.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on 20 October 2025.
Decisions on applications will be shared by the 10 November 2025.
If you are ready to apply, access the short online application form by clicking here.
