The GSK Community Health Programme has announced that it is accepting applications from small UK registered charities working to reduce health inequalities. The programme offers up to £10,000 in unrestricted funding.

GSK is a global healthcare company, and the programme is delivered with The King’s Fund to support community-based charities improving health outcomes for disadvantaged groups, including ethnic minority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ communities and others experiencing inequality.

Previous projects supported have included:

• Mental health mentoring for adults with body image issues or disordered eating
• Accessible sport and physical activity for disabled people, including activity programmes, skills development and volunteering opportunities.
• Food poverty and social isolation projects, such as a community lunch club supporting isolated or low-income residents.
• Early years and family wellbeing support, including work to improve school readiness and reduce disadvantage for families with children under five, based on The Spring Charity.
• Mental health advocacy for people experiencing mental health challenges and multiple disadvantages.
• Creative therapeutic services for children and young people at risk of long-term mental health problems, based on The Windmill Trust.

Eligible applicants must be registered charities, at least one year old, located and working in the UK, with annual income between £20,000 and £150,000.

Up to 10 charities are expected to receive funding. The grants can support small organisations tackling health inequalities in their communities.

The charities offered funding will be invited to attend an online leadership programme. Up to 10 places are available, valued at £5,000 a place.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 10 August 2026. Decisions are expected by mid-October 2026