Birmingham Inclusion Health Grants programme
Public Health invited local charities and community organisations to apply for the Inclusion Health Grants Programme
About the grants
Grants were awarded up to £20,000, from a total fund of £100,000, to support community-led, trauma-informed interventions that improve health outcomes for some of Birmingham’s most underserved communities:
- sex workers
- veterans
- women from inclusion health groups
- men from inclusion health groups
These communities are covered by the NHS England definition of inclusion health. This term describes people who are socially excluded and often experience several factors that can affect their health and wellbeing.
These can include stigma, discrimination, poverty, violence and complex trauma.
Awarded organisations
Six organisations received funding from the Inclusion Health Grant Programme for projects starting in April 2026, which focus on implementing key recommendations from the recent needs assessments on sex workers, veterans, women’s health and men’s health
Anawim - No Woman Left Behind
An intervention for women with complex needs - providing holistic, person-centred casework. The project will provide a combination of one-to-one support, advocacy, trauma-informed services, peer support and group activities. It aims to improve women’s mental health, stability and access to wider services.
Anawim - Birmingham's Centre for Women
Active Wellbeing Society - Stanhope Support Café
This project supports men affected by substance misuse and other complex needs. It is delivered from Stanhope Wellbeing Hub in partnership with The Wand Health Centre, Change Grow Live, Birmingham Mind and The Hepatitis C Trust.
The project provides peer support, harm reduction, health advice and outreach. It aims to help men access health and support services.
Caring Minds - Veterans Video Access Library
An intervention for veterans – aiming to improve their understanding of, and access to, Op COURAGE mental health services. The project involves co-producing a digital resource and training offer that aim to reduce stigma, build trust and improve both veteran engagement and staff confidence.
Caring Minds - Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Foundation2Change - Being Active, Improving Health
An intervention for men and women with histories of homelessness, addiction, imprisonment, trauma, low health literacy and long-term disengagement from mainstream services. The project aims to improve mental health, emotional regulation, social connection and access to preventive health support through the delivery of non-clinical wellbeing activities such as mindfulness, yoga and acupuncture.
SIFA Fireside - SIFA Health Connect Programme
An intervention for men experiencing homelessness and facing multiple disadvantage. The grant will fund a dedicated health navigation and advocacy role to support individuals with health navigation, advocacy, warm handovers and engaging with clinical and therapeutic services.
Newbigin Community Trust - Crisis to Support: A and E Volunteers
An intervention for vulnerable men and women, including those who are homeless or have unstable housing, intoxicated, confused or isolated. The project involves introducing Accident and Emergency volunteers to the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital to provide emotional support, practical assistance and follow-ups, to improve patient experience and reduce avoidable disengagement from care.
Page last updated: 21 July 2026