GambleAware (Funding to Improve Outcomes for Women & Minority Communities Affected by Gambling Harm (England, Scotland, and Wales) - Deadline: 31st January 2024
04 January 2024
GambleAware, the leading charity working to keep people safe from gambling harm, is making £4.8 million in funding available to registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations for projects aimed at reducing the inequalities that exist relating to gambling harm for women and people from minority religious and ethnic communities.
Two funding levels are available for projects lasting up to two years:
• Up to £150,000 for small organisations or new ideas,
• Up to £300,000 for larger organisations or more established projects. The types of projects that could be supported include:
• Tailored support for women or people from minority communities,
• Investing in women and minority community-led trusted organisations,
• Interventions to reduce barriers to access support,
• Projects which focus on reducing stigma and shame, enabling people to recognise their gambling harm and take steps to seek treatment or support,
• Sensitized gender or cultural competency workforce training,
• Network building mobilising communities who can campaign and influence change,
• Strengthening and sharing good practice within the current system to improve access and outcomes. Partnership applications are encouraged as well as applications from smaller and/or lived experience led organisations
