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Community Foundation for Lancashire (CFL)

Lancashire Red Rose Responding Fund

The Lancashire Red Rose Responding Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 to local charities, voluntary, and community organisations in Lancashire. The fund aims to support vulnerable people, specifically relating to mental health. Eligible organisations include Voluntary Community Organisations, Voluntary Faith Organisations, Registered Charities, and CICs limited by guarantee with an annual income under £350,000. Projects should address specific mental health needs within BAME, LGBTQ+, people with physical or learning difficulties, older people, or young people up to 25.

Deadline16 October 2026
FundingUp to £5,000
SummaryThe Lancashire Red Rose Responding Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 to local charities, voluntary, and community organisations in Lancashire. The fund aims to support vulnerable people, specifically relating to mental health. Eligible organisations include Voluntary Community Organisations, Voluntary Faith Organisations, Registered Charities, and CICs limited by guarantee with an annual income under £350,000. Projects should address specific mental health needs within BAME, LGBTQ+, people with physical or learning difficulties, older people, or young people up to 25.
Funding typesGrant
EligibilityVoluntary Community Organisations, Voluntary Faith Organisations, Registered Charities, CICs limited by guarantee
GeographyLancashire
How to applyAn online application form can be completed via the “Apply Now” button. Supporting documents can be attached to the online application or emailed to applications@cflm.org.uk. Required documents include: governing document, latest annual accounts or income/expenditure document, recent bank statement, list of Trustees/Directors/Management Committee members, and current Safeguarding Policy. Completed applications are considered by Community Foundation staff to check eligibility, and a decision-making panel will make recommendations. Decision Date: Start of December.
StatusOpen

Project requirements

Projects must support vulnerable people specifically relating to mental health. Projects should meet at least one of the following priorities: BAME Community, LGBTQ+ Community, People with Physical or Learning Difficulties, Older People (experiencing social isolation), Young People up to the Age of 25 (where poor mental health impacts social and educational engagement). The fund will prioritise mental health support provision for people with diagnosed mental health conditions and projects that directly respond to acute need and are delivered by organisations based within their local community. Applicants should have a demonstrable track record in delivering mental health support and be able to demonstrate delivery by trained professionals, volunteers or community workers.

How to apply

An online application form can be completed via the “Apply Now” button. Supporting documents can be attached to the online application or emailed to applications@cflm.org.uk. Required documents include: governing document, latest annual accounts or income/expenditure document, recent bank statement, list of Trustees/Directors/Management Committee members, and current Safeguarding Policy. Completed applications are considered by Community Foundation staff to check eligibility, and a decision-making panel will make recommendations. Decision Date: Start of December.

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