Southport Together Mental Wellbeing and Community Cohesion Small Grants Fund 2025
As part of the Southport Recovery Programme Sefton CVS, in partnership with Sefton Council, are providing small grant funding of up to £1,500 for Southport based VCF sector organisations and community groups. The fund aims to support the delivery of new or additional mental health and emotional wellbeing focused activities.
Activities funded through the grant must;
- – Support positive mental health and emotional wellbeing
AND address one or more of the following themes:
- – Community Cohesion
- – Inter-generational Activities
- – Inter-faith Activities
- – Inter-community Activities
Organisations and community groups must be delivering services directly to residents of Southport.
The funding aims to:
- – Support small, community-based groups to access funding for local projects.
- – Improve residents’ access to local community activities, increasing engagement and knowledge of opportunities in the area for social interaction and health outcomes.
- – Provide activities that promote connection across generations and dialogue between faiths and cultures.
- – Through activities, increase sense of belonging in the community, enhancing mental health and wellbeing.
- – Strengthen relationships within communities, particularly among groups at risk of exclusion or isolation, contributing to better mental health.
- – Ensure fair and transparent distribution of funds to maximise impact across the community that maximise health and wellbeing impact.
- – Strengthen trust and create lasting cohesion in the Southport community
Application Pack
Application Guidance
Application Frequently Asked Questions
Before applying, please read the application guidance document for more information on eligibility and required documentation.
The deadline for applications is 5pm Monday 3 November 2025