Reeds Grassroots Fund

The Reeds Grassroots Fund supports projects in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland that aim to improve mental health, and tackle disadvantage and inequalities that limit life chances, especially for children and for disadvantaged communities. Grants of up to £3,000 are made to support activities which focus on improved mental health for children, young people and disadvantaged adults, and activities which build children's confidence, help develop social skills, build resilience, and promote mental health and wellbeing. The fund also supports welfare benefits and employment-related advice and support activities to disadvantaged individuals and families in poverty. Applicants need to be located in areas of high deprivation and demonstrate experience in delivering these kinds of support with examples of successful outcomes already achieved. Applications are invited from mainly small to medium organisations with income of no more than £250,000 per annum, though those with a larger income may be considered.