There will be another opportunity to apply for the Health, Work and Wellbeing Challenge Fund in 2010, for projects to start in the following year. Bids will be welcomed from small and medium sized enterprises and local partnerships, with grants available of between £1,000 and £50,000. The Challenge Fund supports projects that focus on: alleviating stress and improving mental well being; providing healthy activities; ensuring work life balance; and supportive management.
For further information please visit the Challenge Fund website at: http://www.workingforhealth.gov.uk/initiatives/ChallengeFund/default.aspx. To discuss the fund in detail, register interest for next year’s funding round or be informed of other health and work initiatives please contact Laura Croft at the Regional Public Health for London on Laura.Croft@dh.gsi.gov.uk or 0207 217 3215.
