Well-being

Summary of the programme

Developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and access to preventative health services has become more important over the last few years, especially in the wake of growing obesity levels and the increase of mental health conditions such as stress, depression and anxiety. The Well-being programme aims to support the development of healthier lifestyles and to improve well-being.

The programme focuses on three strands: mental health, healthy eating, and physical activity.

Statutory, voluntary and community sector organisations (including social enterprises) and private organisations can apply for funding under this programme. We expect to make no more than twenty awards with most being well over the minimum portfolio size of £1 million. Portfolios should operate at national or regional level.

There are two delivery timetables for this programme. The early application route, which is for organisations who can demonstrate that they have robust portfolios which do not need to be developed, allows funding decisions to be made by the end of 2006. The standard route allows time to develop portfolios and for funding decisions to be made by Summer 2007. Development grants are available of up to £10,000 for development of the stage two applications through the standard route only.