Funding from CWP NHS Foundation Trust for the VCFSE Sector
CVSCE is delighted to launch two lots of funding from CWP NHS Foundation Trust for the VCFSE Sector to support Cheshire East to have improved collaboration and connection in the area of Mental Health. These are pilot programmes to begin the journey of embedding the local VCFSE Sector into Mental Health decision making at all levels and we hope to work with many organisations as we work to raise our sector's voices. For the first time, there is also a small amount of funding to recognise the value of the wider sector in the prevention of mental ill health, so we encourage colleagues from across our diverse sector to take a look at the information and consider applying.
This funding will kick off our campaign to deliver a strong Cheshire East Mental Health Alliance and comes alongside the appointment of Lisa Carden-Doorey, our new Head of Sector Development. Lisa has worked previously as a Trauma and Mental Health Practitioner & Wellbeing for Education Coordinator in the Family Service in Cheshire East Council.
Background
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) have released monies to CVSCE to distribute to the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector as part of their commitment to improving collaborative approaches to supporting Mental Health across Cheshire East. This is a pilot approach to the dissemination of funding at a place level, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and increase confidence between partners.
These monies are split into two distinct lots –
- Lot 1: To provide care navigation support to adults across the Cheshire East footprint, especially those who are being discharged from Serious Mental Illness (SMI) care by CWP.
- Lot 2: Micro Grants for VCFSE Sector organisations of all shapes and sizes to increase understanding, connectivity and collaboration between all partners who support better Mental Health.
This attached Expression of Interest pack explains the requirements and timescales for each lot.
CWP Mental Health Funding Q&A Sessions (via Zoom)
These sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the funding, ask questions and clarify the application process. We strongly encourage anyone considering an application to attend. Please book your place via the online forms, links below.
Thursday 4th Sept at 2pm - Book your place
Thursday 11th September at 10am - Book your place
Application Forms
Ready to apply? Use the links below to access the two separate application forms:
- CWP Funding – Micro Grants Application
- CWP Funding – Care Navigation Application please ensure that you have read the service spec in full before completing the form
Please make sure to read the Expression of Interest pack before starting your application.
