West Lothian Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults (Year 5)

West Lothian Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults (Year 5) – Now Open for Applications.

West Lothian Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults

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The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (CMHWF) for Adults was established in October 2021 to support local community initiatives that improve mental health and wellbeing. Since its launch, the fund has distributed around £51 million across Scotland, helping grassroots organisations deliver vital services and activities that make a real difference in people’s lives.

The fund has a strong focus on prevention and early intervention, aiming to tackle mental health inequalities and priority issues such as social isolation, loneliness, suicide prevention, and addressing poverty and inequality.

The fund also continues to respond to the ongoing cost of living crisis, providing extra support to those facing socio-economic disadvantage.

In West Lothian, the fund enables local organisations to develop community-led initiatives that strengthen wellbeing, build resilience, and create inclusive, connected communities where adults can thrive.

Year 5 & 6

The West Lothian Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults (Year 5) is now open for applications. This fund, delivered as part of the Scottish Government’s Fairer Funding Pilot, supports community projects that improve adult mental health and wellbeing in West Lothian.

For the first time, organisations can apply for either one-year or two-year funding.

Total fund available: £465,000

  • £93,000 for one-year projects (Year 5 only)

  • £372,000 for two-year projects (Years 5 and 6*)
    *Year 6 funding is subject to formal confirmation from the Scottish Government.

Key dates

  • Applications open: 9am, Monday 1 September

  • Deadline for applications: 12 noon, Monday 6 October

  • Project start date: 1 April 2026

How to apply
Applicants are strongly advised to read the Guidance Notes in full before beginning an application.
Applications should then be submitted via the Online Application Form.

Online Q&A Session

An online Q&A session took place on Wednesday 3rd September. This was a chance to learn more about the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund and to ask any questions you may have. We’re pleased to share that the session was recorded – you can watch it by clicking the link below:

View the recording

We’ve also made the presentation slides available for you to download as a PDF:

Download the slides

If you have any questions or require support with your application please contact vsg@vsgwl.org or phone 01506 650111.

Previous Years

  1. 1st Step Development Ventures (£8,040.00)

  2. Craigsfarm Community Development Project Limited (£9,550.00)

  3. Generation Arts (£10,000.00)

  4. Howden Park Centre (West Lothian Leisure) (£8,910.00)

  5. Linlithgow Community Development Trust (£5,102.20)

  6. Livingston United Parish Church (£1,500.00)

  7. Open Door Accommodation Project (£7,000.00)

  8. Reconnect SCIO (£10,000.00)

  9. S. John’s Church (£3,000.00)

  10. Singerie (£3,700.00)

  11. The Bridge Community Project (£9,950.00)

  12. The Rosebery Centre (£4,560.00)

  13. The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland (£8,266.00)

  14. West Lothian Diabetes Scotland Group (£6,500.00)

  15. West Lothian Youth Foundation / West Lothian Community Foundation (£10,000.00)

  16. Artlink Edinburgh and the Lothians (£12,500.00)

  17. Beechbrae SCIO (£37,000.00)

  18. Braid Health and Wellbeing (£33,050.00)

  19. Carers of West Lothian (£48,193.00)

  20. Home-Start West Lothian (£14,460.00)

  21. Kirknewton Community Development Trust (£30,000.00)

  22. Neil’s Hugs Foundation (£50,336.00)

  23. Rock Trust (£34,136.00)

  24. The Larder West Lothian (£31,504.00)

  25. West Calder & Harburn Community Development Trust Ltd (£32,595.00)

  26. Fair Justice System for Scotland Group (£49,000.00)

  27. Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust (£48,676.00)

  28. West Lothian 50+ Network (£10,000.00)

  29. Blackburn Family Centre (£9,640.00)

  30. Kidz-Eco CIC (£10,000.00)

  31. Stoneyburn and Bents Future Vision Group SCIO (£2,821.80)

  32. The Food Train Ltd (£10,000.00)

 

Total £569,990.00

  1. 1st Step Development Ventures SCIO (£6,725.00)

  2. Artlink Edinburgh and the Lothians (£24,995.00)

  3. Beechbrae SCIO (£30,000.00)

  4. Blackburn United Community Sports Club (£9,366.00)

  5. Bridge Community Project (£16,378.00)

  6. Bridge Community Project (on behalf of 17 organisations) (£27,147.59)

  7. Bridgend Primary School Parent Council (£1,000.00)

  8. Carers of West Lothian (£48,528.00)

  9. Dedridge Good Neighbour Network (£5,591.00)

  10. EnvironMentalHealth CIC (£9,750.00)

  11. Firefly Arts (£5,950.00)

  12. Friends of Cedarbank (£10,000.00)

  13. Genertion Arts SCIO (£12,000.00)

  14. Kidz-Eco CIC (£30,000.00)

  15. Linlithgow Community Development Trust (£9,967.00)

  16. Livingston United Parish Church (£2,500.00)

  17. MOOD Scio (£5,000.00)

  18. Neil’s Hugs Foundation (£25,000.00)

  19. No Limits (£3,500.00)

  20. Passion4Fusion (£8,840.00)

  21. Polbeth Community Hub (£7,430.00)

  22. S.M.I.L.E Counselling (£10,000.00)

  23. SINGERGIE (£5,000.00)

  24. Sports & Well-Being For All Trust SCIO (£8,900.00)

  25. Stoneyburn and Bents Future Vision Group SCIO (£5,112.15)

  26. Team Jak Foundation (£15,000.00)

  27. The Brock Garden Centre SCIO (£6,154.50)

  28. The Food Train Limited (£5,000.00)

  29. The School Bank West Lothian (£10,000.00)

  30. Volunteering Matters (£8,197.00)

  31. West Calder and Harburn Community Development Trust (£30,020.00)

  32. West Lothian 50+ Network (£25,000.00)

  33. West Lothian African Women’s Network (£9,946.99)

  34. West Lothian Diabetes Scotland Group (£10,000.00)

  35. West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network SCIO (£9,920.00)

  36. Winchburgh Community Development Trust (£8,050.00)

  37. Young At Heart (£3,350.00)

 

Total £469,318.23

  1. Bathgate Belles Scottish Women’s Institute (£1,295.00)

  2. 1st Step Development Ventures (£8,422.00)

  3. Answer Project LTD (£1,000.00)

  4. Bathgate Fabb Club (£10,000.00)

  5. Bathgate Stroke Support Group (£2,000.00)

  6. Bathgate Thistle Community Football Club (£10,000.00)

  7. Bipolar Scotland (£5,000.00)

  8. Bridge Community Project (£28,282.00)

  9. Canine Concern Scotland Trust (£6,700.00)

  10. Carers of West Lothian (£40,984.00)

  11. EnvironMentalHealth CIC (£9,110.00)

  12. Equal Futures (£9,256.70)

  13. Families Outside (£8,000.00)

  14. Flosverse Techsphere CIC (£5,000.00)

  15. Home-Start West Lothian (£9,500.00)

  16. Kidz-Eco CIC (£42,998.00)

  17. Ladywell Neighbourhood Network SCIO (£3,487.50)

  18. Linlithgow Community Development Trust (£9,400.00)

  19. Livingston Community Shed (£10,000.00)

  20. Livingston United Parish Church (£3,000.00)

  21. Murieston Development Trust (£5,000.00)

  22. Neil’s Hugs Foundation (£22,732.00)

  23. No Limits (£10,000.00)

  24. Open Door Scotland (£36,000.00)

  25. Polbeth Community Hub (£8,700.00)

  26. Reusing IT (£5,000.00)

  27. Rock Trust (£8,000.00)

  28. Smile Providing Activities for the Elderly CIC (£4,000.00)

  29. Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland (£6,350.00)

  30. Stoneyburn and Bents Future Vision Group (£9,139.95)

  31. The Brock Garden Centre SCIO (£5,000.00)

  32. West Calder and Harburn Community Development Trust – Good Connections Project (£30,140.00)

  33. West Lothian 50+ Network SCIO (£30,000.00)

  34. West Lothian African Women’s Network (£24,382.78)

  35. West Lothian Diabetes Scotland Group (£10,000.00)

  36. West Lothian Women’s Aid (£23,500.00)

  37. Young At Heart (£4,280.00)

 

Total £465,659.93

  1. 1st Step Development Ventures SCIO (£8,879.60)

  2. Artlink Edinburgh and the Lothians (£9,976.00)

  3. Bathgate Stroke Support Group (£1,200.00)

  4. Bathgate Thistle Community Football Club (£2,500.00)

  5. Beechbrae SCIO (£8,000.00)

  6. Bridge Community Project (£17,646.00)

  7. Broxburn United Sports Club Trust (£32,000.00)

  8. BUCSC (Blackburn United Community Sports Club) (£9,924.00)

  9. EnvironMentalHealth CIC (£9,200.00)

  10. Families Outside (£5,468.00)

  11. Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust (£36,850.00)

  12. Fauldhouse United FC Trust (£5,160.87)

  13. Firefly Arts Limited (£7,750.00)

  14. Friends of Cedarbank (SCIO) (£8,335.95)

  15. Generation Arts SCIO (£5,000.00)

  16. Ladywell Neighbourhood Network (£10,000.00)

  17. Linlithgow Community Development Trust (£9,719.00)

  18. Linlithgow Link Voluntary Group (£7,900.00)

  19. Livingston Community Shed (£3,400.00)

  20. Livingston United Parish Church (£2,500.00)

  21. Lodestars Community Hub CIC (£9,991.00)

  22. Murieston Community Development Trust (£4,750.00)

  23. Neil’s Hugs Foundation (£30,000.00)

  24. Pasda (£7,850.00)

  25. Rock Trust (£8,000.00)

  26. S.M.I.L.E. Counselling (£9,750.00)

  27. Smile Providing Activities For The Elderly CIC (£4,000.00)

  28. Sporting Memories (£5,700.00)

  29. Sports and Wellbeing For All Trust (SCIO) (£9,735.00)

  30. Stoneyburn and Bents Future Vision Group (SCIO) (£8,839.95)

  31. Team Jak Foundation (£8,581.80)

  32. The Adelphe Community Outreach SCIO (£9,300.00)

  33. The Larder (£36,504.00)

  34. The Rosebery Centre SCIO (£5,000.00)

  35. West Calder & Harburn Community Development Trust (£27,900.00)

  36. West Lothian 50+ Network SCIO (£25,000.00)

  37. West Lothian African Women’s Network (£8,000.00)

  38. West Lothian Leisure (£5,558.40)

  39. West Lothian Women’s Aid (WLWA) (£27,094.00)

  40. Whitburn and District Community Development Trust (£9,000.00)

  41. Winchburgh Community Development Trust (£5,000.00)

 

Total £466,963.57

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