Mental Health Investment Fund Grant Programme
(now closed)

The Mental Health Investment Fund (MHIF) Grant Allocation Panel is run by Tandridge Voluntary Action (TVA), with the support of East Surrey Place – NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board.
(please note: the fund is now closed)

Grants of £500 up to £10,000 are available for organisations or individuals to deliver non-clinical activities that support the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people aged 11 - 18 years olds within East Surrey Place. Activities or services will need to fit with one or more of the following priorities:

  • Children, young people, and families will have accessible support and information to understand and take care of their own physical health, emotional wellbeing, and mental health throughout their life course. 

  • Children, young people, and families will be signposted to information, advice, guidance, and services more effectively in their area because our partners are better connected and have strong relationships and knowledge of what is available.

  • Children, young people and their families will have their needs met in a timely way. 

  • Children, young people and families will be supported to keep themselves and others safe online.

  • Parents and carers will feel more confident to access emotional wellbeing and mental health support in order to enable them to look after themselves and their children.

  • Staff working with children, young people and their families will feel well-equipped, supported, and confident to support with emotional wellbeing and mental health concerns.

This is part of a broader solution to increase universal support for young people whilst waiting to access more specialised services and to avoid escalation of emotional wellbeing and mental health problems.

The assessment of applications will be made by a panel consisting of young people, local community roles (Surrey County Council, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council and Tandridge District Council), professionals providing health services locally and representatives from local secondary schools.

The deadline for applications is the 31st January 2025. Applications can be submitted via the application form or by video (uploaded from your mobile) to 07596 548 396. 

Who can apply and what projects do we fund

The MHIF grant programme offers grants of £500 up to £10,000 for community organisations, voluntary organisations and individuals working with 11 – 18-year-olds in East Surrey.

The East Surrey Place geographical reach includes Redhill, Reigate, Horley, Merstham and Tandridge, the fund is available for services that cover parts of East Surrey or the entire area.

The funding is designed to increase capacity for young people aged 11 – 18 years to access provision that supports their emotional wellbeing and mental health – this could be new provision to the area or an enhancement or extension to current provision.

Unsuccessful applicants will be allowed to reapply once.