The Prudence Trust offers grants of £30,000–£300,000 per year — for up to three years — to UK charities supporting the mental health of young people aged 8–30 facing disadvantage. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year with no fixed deadlines.
About The Prudence Trust
The Prudence Trust is a UK grant-making charity whose sole focus is improving mental health outcomes for children and young people. They fund evidence-based approaches and are particularly interested in understanding what works — bringing rigour and long-term investment to a sector that is chronically under-resourced. The Trust operates a rolling grants programme and has supported a wide range of organisations across the UK, from early-intervention services to peer support programmes.
What the Fund Supports
The Prudence Trust funds projects that provide early, accessible mental health support for young people aged 8–30 who face disadvantage or who struggle to access mainstream services. Priority is given to approaches with clear evidence of impact and organisations reaching those most in need.
- Early mental health intervention and therapeutic support
- Peer support and community-based mental health programmes
- Projects addressing root causes of poor mental health in young people
- Approaches reaching young people facing disadvantage or marginalisation
- Workforce development and capacity building in the youth mental health sector
How Much Funding Is Available
Grants range from £30,000 to £300,000 per year, with multi-year funding available for up to three years — meaning the total award can reach £900,000. Crucially, the Trust funds core costs including salaries, which is relatively rare and makes this an especially valuable opportunity for organisations looking to sustain and grow their teams.
Who Is Eligible
The fund is open to UK-registered charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) whose primary work involves the mental health of young people aged 8–30 facing disadvantage.
- UK registered charities or CICs
- Primary focus on youth mental health (ages 8–30)
- Working with young people facing disadvantage or barriers to mainstream services
- Evidence of impact or a clear learning agenda
How to Apply
The Prudence Trust operates on a rolling basis — there are no fixed application rounds or deadlines. Organisations are encouraged to read the Trust’s funding guidelines carefully before applying. The first step is to make contact via their website to check eligibility and discuss your project.
- Deadline: Rolling — no fixed deadline
- Decisions: Varies — contact the Trust directly
