Making London More Liveable

Up to £200k to support organisations working to reduce isolation and increase community connection among those most at risk of suicide.

Funding is for the continuation or expansion of existing work that reduces isolation and enables people living and working in Greater London to feel closer to their community.

Priority will be given to organisations working with people where research and evidence show there is the most need for support, such as:

• Middle-aged men who are experiencing deprivation (low income and lack of access to resources and opportunities).
• People in moments of transition, including:
  • Pregnant women and new mothers.
  • People leaving prison or coming into the criminal justice system.
  • People leaving care.
  • People on waiting lists for mental or physical health services.

Preference will be given to groups working with people experiencing more than one different risk factor for suicide at the same time, such as:

• Pregnant women and new mothers are also survivors of abuse.
• Autistic people who are also on waiting lists for mental health services.
• Middle-aged men experiencing deprivation who also have substance misuse issues.
• People in the criminal justice system who have previously self-harmed.
• People leaving care who also identify as LGBTQ+.

Successful applicants will demonstrate how people who take part in their activities make decisions about the delivery of services.

Examples of work that can be supported include:

• Peer support services.
• Men’s sheds.
• Crisis cafes.
• Creative activities, such as film-making workshops, knitting, or performing arts.
• Walking groups.