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BSW Community Grants

This year's Community Grants Programme will be awarding grants to grassroots or community organisations across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) to fund mental health and wellbeing activities. The programme is funded by the BSW Integrated Care Board.

Activities could include arts groups, fitness groups, music groups, outdoor space groups, bereavement groups, safe spaces, cultural activities, or other projects to reduce isolation and increase the wellbeing of people with low, moderate or severe mental health needs.

We are particularly keen to fund projects which will reach marginalised communities, however will consider all applications received.

Applications for the 2026/27 round will open on Thursday 5 November 2026 and run for six weeks.

For full information and to access the application form you can download the prospectus here.

 

Last year saw 47 applications submitted and £50,000 awarded to nine organisations from across the region:

Due to the success of last year's grants, this year's fund pot has increased to £94,000.

2026/27 grants key facts

  • Total funding: £94,000
  • Award range: £2,000 to £7,500
  • One grant of £10,000 available per locality
  • Projects: Mental health and wellbeing initiatives led by small grass-roots community groups in BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire
  • Application deadline: 16 December 2026
  • Priority themes: Projects to engage marginalised communities
  • Range: Awards will be split evenly across the three BSW areas
  • How to apply: Our application form will be available soon – opening date TBC.

Who can apply

This grant is aimed at grass roots and community organisations, and as such, all applicants must have an annual turnover of under £200,000 and be based in BaNES, Swindon or Wiltshire.

Applications may be made by registered charities, Charitable Incorporated Organisations, formally constituted community groups, or social and not-for-profit businesses, including Community Interest Companies and social enterprises.

Contact your local VCSE organisations to find out about our Meet the Funder events.

If you have any questions, please contact bswgrants@second-step.co.uk.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership

The grants are delivered by Second Step as part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership for BSW - a voluntary sector partnership delivering community mental health services in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.