Prudence Trust: Strengthening data to advance young people’s mental health services

Application deadline: Monday 3 March, (4pm)

The Prudence Trust funds UK charities and community interest companies (CICs) dedicated to young people’s mental health. Their grants help organisations enhance their monitoring and evaluation (M&E) capabilities, ensuring better service delivery.  

Funding Aims

This programme supports charities and CICs working with 10- to 30-year-olds by improving their ability to:

  • Collect and use data effectively for programme delivery, staffing, cost-efficiency, fundraising, and external communication.
  • Ensure their services are well-executed and impactful.
  • Strengthen data skills through baseline and post-grant assessments.
  • Conduct meaningful evaluations based on high-quality internal data.
  • Enhance credibility with funders, policymakers, and peer organisations.

Eligibility

Applicants must be UK-registered charities or CICs that:

  • Have an annual income above £250,000 and two years of published accounts.
  • Work exclusively with young people.
  • Provide direct mental health support.
  • Already collect mental health or wellbeing data.

Example eligible costs

Salaries, software, consultancy fees, training.

Value of grants

A total of £1 million is available, and around five or six grants are available.

  • Grants start from £10,000. There is no maximum amount, however, large funding requests will be discretionary.
  • Grant term: Three years

Information webinars

  • Thurs 13 February 10am
  • Thurs 20 February 3pm

Find out how to apply and more.  Click the link to their website:

New Funding Opportunity from The Prudence Trust