People's Health Trust grants
People's Health Trust is a national foundation tackling health inequalities across England, Scotland and Wales, giving around £992,000 a year to organisations.
Guidance last checked 16 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
People's Health Trust is a national general foundation funding work to advance health across England, Scotland and Wales. It made grants to organisations totalling around £992,000 in its latest year, with a typical grant of around £24,768. Its Active Communities programme funds community groups, not-for-profit organisations and local people working to create fairer places to grow, live, work and age, while its Health Justice Fund supports communities experiencing the sharp end of health inequalities through strands including Homes for Health, Advice for Health, Discrimination and Health, and Nature for Health.
What they fund
People's Health Trust funds work to advance health, through programmes such as Active Communities, which supports community groups and local people creating fairer places to live, and its Health Justice Fund, which addresses issues including housing, advice access, discrimination and access to nature.
Who and where
It funds across England, Scotland and Wales, supporting charities, voluntary bodies and the general public working in disadvantaged communities.
Who they help
Where they fund
What People's Health Trust says in its own guidance
Quoted directly from the funder’s own website, with a link to the page each quote came from. Always the most current word is theirs — check the source before you apply.
What they say they're looking for
“Nature for Health will improve access to natural spaces and nature-based activities in order to improve mental health for people experiencing socio-economic disadvantage, marginalisation and discrimination.”
Source: peopleshealthtrust.org.uk — Nature for Health | People's Health Trust →
“Our Health Justice Fund provides a route through which communities experiencing the sharp end of health inequalities can work with us, using their experience and practice, to shape programmes and deliver projects that improve health for the long term.”
Source: peopleshealthtrust.org.uk — Health Justice Fund | People's Health Trust →
“Homes for Health provided grant funding, resources and training, and facilitated a supportive network of peers to help to find practical, on-the-ground solutions”
Source: peopleshealthtrust.org.uk — Homes for Health | People's Health Trust →
Who they say they'll fund
“Active Communities is a funding programme for community groups, not-for-profit organisations and local people wanting to create fairer places to grow, live, work and age.”
Source: peopleshealthtrust.org.uk — Active Communities programme | People's Health Trust →
What a typical grant looks like
| Typical (median) grant | £24,768 |
|---|---|
| Middle half of grants | £15,014 – £36,350 |
| Grants published openly | 2,682 |
| Most recent published grant | 2024 |
Recent grants
- One Stop Advice & Training CentreThis two-year project provides advice to women from minority ethnic communities in Luton facing social and financial disadvantage and who are currently unable to access support. The women may be facing additional domestic abuse and cultural and language barriers and are marginalised and discriminated against because of their vulnerable and insecure situations. Participants can access advice from one-to-one and drop-in sessions in a safe and welcoming environment. They are supported to find out about their rights and to improve their welfare/financial situation which should then have positive impact on their health and wellbeing.£40,000September 2024
- The Bridge Plus+ LimitedThis two-year project operating in Norwich provides one-to-one advice and group and peer support to people from racialised communities who are socially and financially disadvantaged, have limited English and are likely to be marginalised and face discrimination with regard to employment, housing and health and social concerns. Many participants experience mental health problems and face multiple barriers to accessing advice and support with the result that they are fearful and mistrustful of mainstream services. The project provides a safe and welcoming environment to encourage participants to engage in the advice provision, make social connections and enjoy peer support and activities.£40,000September 2024
- Rhubarb FarmThis two-year project in Bolsover, North East Derbyshire, supports people with mental health problems, long-term health conditions, disabled people, people with learning disabilities, in substance misuse recovery, with experience of the criminal justice system, LGBTQ+ people, older people, refugees, and those in low-income or insecure employment. Participants experience multiple barriers to accessing advice including physical distance from services, digital exclusion, cultural/language barriers, and mistrust of services. A weekly outreach advice hub delivered by Citizens Advice North East Derbyshire will provide advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment, legal matters, consumer issues, energy and immigration, with Rhubarb Farm identifying and referring participants and offering wellbeing-oriented support during and after the advice process, enabling participants to act on the advice received. This project aims to remove access barriers, improve participants’ health and wellbeing, and advocate for better integration of advice services across local and regional health services.£39,938September 2024
- Great Yarmouth Refugee Outreach Support (GYROS)This two-year project supports people living in Lincoln and Great Yarmouth who are culturally and linguistically diverse, have English as a second/other language and are from racialised communities, with a particular focus on those aged above 45 and women. The target community experience multiple barriers to accessing advice, including lack of awareness and understanding about services, discrimination, and limited language and digital skills. Multi-lingual community connectors will conduct outreach to engage the target community, and advisors will undertake individual needs assessments, facilitate engagement in activities that build skills and create stronger social links, and support engagement with GYROS’ accredited advice services. The project aims to support the target community to overcome barriers to advice, increase community leadership, and improve participants’ health and wellbeing.£39,750September 2024
- Cambridge Acorn ProjectThis two-year project supports parents and carers of school-aged children living on the Oxmoor Estate in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, who are experiencing the compounding effects of trauma and poverty. Participants do not engage with advice services due to mental health challenges, the complexity of navigating services, lack of awareness about services, limited transport options to attend appointments and stigma associated with seeking help. Cambridge Acorn Project will provide trauma-informed therapeutic services, including drop-in sessions, parenting support groups and one-to-one therapy, and participants will access high quality advice with Citizens Advice Rural Cambs. The project aims to empower participants to improve their overall financial situation and wellbeing, and to influence development of a long-term, trauma-informed advice local hub that provides accessible, integrated services for mental health support and practical advice.£39,024September 2024
- North Glasgow Community Food InitiativeThis two-year project provides therapeutic gardening sessions in North Glasgow. It focuses on racially minoritised communities and people seeking asylum and refugees who are experiencing mental health problems. These groups face marginalisation, financial disadvantage, social isolation and other challenges such as lack of access to resources and opportunities. It aims to instil a sense of ownership in nearby greenspaces and build emotional resilience, community connections activities and skills development. The group is also calling for more resources towards the development and maintenance of community-led accessible green spaces in disadvantaged areas.£40,000June 2024
From grants People's Health Trust publishes openly via 360Giving (the UK open grants-data standard), used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence.
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
The object of the charity is the promotion of health for the public benefit by increasing and supporting sustainable health equality in and for disadvantaged communities and groups across england, scotland and wales.
How to approach them
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Common questions
How much does People's Health Trust typically give?
Across a recent sample of 2,682 grants, the typical (median) award was around £24,768, with the middle half of grants falling between roughly £15,014 and £36,350.
What does People's Health Trust fund?
Its Active Communities programme funds community groups, not-for-profit organisations and local people wanting to create fairer places to grow, live, work and age. Its Health Justice Fund supports communities experiencing the sharp end of health inequalities, with strands including Homes for Health (poor housing conditions), Advice for Health, Discrimination and Health, and Nature for Health, which improves mental health through access to natural spaces for people experiencing socio-economic disadvantage, marginalisation and discrimination.
Who can apply to People's Health Trust?
Its Active Communities programme is open to community groups, not-for-profit organisations and local people working across England, Scotland and Wales.
How do I apply to People's Health Trust?
Applications are made through the funder's own website, www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk, which sets out its current funding programmes. Trustees can also check its entry on the Charity Commission register (charity number 1125537). Programme priorities and criteria can change, so always confirm current details with the Trust.
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