David Riddell Memorial CIO

David Riddell Memorial CIO Grant Programme

The David Riddell Memorial CIO offers discretionary grants between £5,000 and £25,000 to support suicide awareness and prevention initiatives across the United Kingdom. Applications are accepted year-round and assessed on a rolling basis, with an expected turnaround time of approximately 3 months from submission to funding for successful applications. The grant programme prioritizes innovative projects and particularly encourages applications from smaller charities. Applications can include full cost recovery, and core costs may be considered if the applicant organization's mission aligns with the grant criteria. The trustees seek to fund initiatives where their contribution will make a real difference to suicide awareness or prevention. Please note that due to the volume of applications, the grant programme has been temporarily suspended until further notice, and applications received after 2nd December 2025 will not be processed.