Overview

The fund is offering grants up to £10,000 for local charities and community groups providing mental health and wellbeing support to young people (up to the age of 25) in Cambridge, Ely, Newmarket, Saffron Walden and Haverhill.

Who can apply?
Non-profit organisations
Maximum grant
Up to £10,000
Eligible area
Cambridge City, Ely, Newmarket, Saffron Walden and Haverhill
Deadlines
1 August

Fund details

Funding is only available for the August 2025 application round and we do not foresee any further application opportunities for this fund.

Applications close on 1 August 2025 at 23:59pm. Outcomes will be announced by the end of November and grants will be awarded at the beginning of December.

Please note that this fund is separate to the Cheffins Grassroots Endowed Fund, which offers funding annually with a 1 May application deadline.

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About the funder

As Cheffins celebrate their 200th anniversary, they are investing in future generations’ health and happiness. They have set themselves an ambitious fundraising challenge, with monies raised being directed through this fund to support local mental health and wellbeing projects for young people.

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