Micro Grants Awarded
Micro Grants aim to fund pilot projects or the continuous development of small existing projects. The purpose of this strand is to help organisations to continue delivering, or start to deliver, local focused projects that aim to prevent/respond to health inequalities in Greenwich. This may be pilot projects or the continuous development of small existing projects. We are particularly interested in receiving applications that demonstrate innovation and learning from previous delivery.
The work funded on this programme aligns with the Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy, which sets out the mental and physical health and wellbeing priorities for the next five years in the borough. More information can be found here.
This page will be updated with each new round of funding, to detail who and what has been funded.
All unsuccessful applications are given bespoke feedback and offered a follow up support call. All applicants are also asked to submit feedback on the application process to help improve and develop the process for future rounds.
Phase 2 Recipients
Applications are assessed and awards made on a regular basis. As of May 2026, we have received 43 applications, of which 30 have been funded, totalling £140,000.
Equal Play Sports – Expansion of inclusive sports and education access for SEN youth: Organisation aims to reduce health inequalities in Greenwich by creating equal access to sport and education for all young people, especially those with special educational needs (SEN). Funding to expand inclusive sports and education programme which increases access and participation for children with special educational needs and those disproportionately affected by health inequalities. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Start Well
Greenwich Homeless Project – Pottery classes: Organisation provides year-round support to people experiencing homelessness in Greenwich through both emergency winter night shelters and a daytime drop-in centre. Funding to continue clay workshops as a therapeutic and creative outlet for the guests of Greenwich Homeless Project. Through structured weekly sessions, participants will learn basic pottery techniques, from hand-building to glazing, creating unique pieces they can take pride in. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Feel Well
Kaweyan International CIC – Afghan Women’s Empowerment Project: Organisation aims to enable migrants, refugees and displaced people in the UK to look ahead and move beyond government support services and programs, through economic empowerment and entrepreneurship interventions. Funding for a pilot project supporting Afghan refugee and migrant women through women-only sessions focused on wellbeing, enterprise, and confidence-building. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Stay Well
Creative Pulse – Pilot dance in weekly sessions and holiday project: Organisation provides free instrumental music lessons, band and writing club for children aged 9-16yrs from Woolwich and surrounding areas. Funding for pilot project to introduce dance into organisation’s summer holiday project and weekly sessions. Sessions will benefit existing 20 members, but will also be open to new members. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Start Well
Kidbrooke Games Club CIC – Kidbrooke Games and Health City Lab: Organisation runs free weekly board games sessions for families in Greenwich. These sessions aim to provide a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive space for families to connect, build relationships, fight isolation and engage with their local community. Funding to scale up their existing project – a regular games club for local children and families who have expressed the need for safe, inclusive, and engaging spaces that support their mental and physical wellbeing. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Start Well
S.H.E. Together CIC – Pilot Zen Harmony Movement session with Health topics: Organisation offers barrier free communication, accessible venues and welcoming environment and run projects for women from Asian backgrounds. Funding for pilot project for adults over 50 from Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong communities living in Greenwich. For weekly movement sessions with expert health talks and group discussions on daily self-care methods.Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Age Well
The Engaged Mindfulness Initiative Ltd – Mindfulness workshops and course for underserved communities in Greenwich: Organisation is a community-rooted non-profit offering accessible, trauma-sensitive mindfulness programs that foster mental wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. Funding for mindfulness-based pilot project for adults in Greenwich who are at risk of poor mental health, chronic stress, and social isolation.Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Feel Well
Ndukauba Limited – Fund ongoing Jollof Nights sessions: Organisation aims to enhance people’s lives through initiatives that promote health, well-being, and community spirit. Funding to sustain Jollof Nights health equity model through four sessions hosted across four barbershops in Greenwich. These culturally grounded, men-only spaces promote mental health, emotional well-being, and early intervention through community conversation, trusted peer facilitation, and health screenings.Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Feel Well
A Truefitt Collective Dance Theatre – Pilot creative wellbeing project: Organisation uses Dance, Mindfulness & Expressive Arts to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. Funding for “Little Me, Being Free”, a pilot creative well-being project supporting two Primary Schools in Greenwich. Through dance, expressive arts, and mindfulness techniques, the project will build on emotional literacy, confidence, and resilience in Early Years and KS1 children. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Start Well
Greenwich Vietnam Women – Mental/physical well-being workshops and luncheon club: Organisation aims to improve the health, well-being, and community integration of older Vietnamese women in Greenwich through accessible, culturally sensitive health education, screenings, and social programs. Funding for weekly meetings at Woolwich Common Community Centre, and covers hall and kitchen rental, alongside employing a support worker/administrator/facilitator, a translator, and a fundraiser. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Age Well
The Feel Good – Keep Moving CIC – Chair-Based Exercise sessions: Organisation delivers fun, music-based Chair-Based Exercise sessions for those facing inactivity, isolation, or reduced mobility in Greenwich. Funding to continue their Chair-Based Exercise project that supports older adults, adults living with disabilities, and people with long-term health conditions or limited mobility. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Stay Well
Brighter Futures Foundation CIC – Pilot Hula Hoop 4 All Exercise programme: Organisation aims to help vulnerable young people from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds access employment, while also improving their mental health, resilience, and sense of self-worth. Funding for hula-hooping project in Thamesmead, providing a programme of weekly hula hooping training and fitness. The project benefits people living with disability, the elderly and families on low incomes. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Stay Well
ABKARA Women’s Group CIC – Women’s health and wellbeing workshops & pilates: Organisation supports diaspora and ethnic minority women, particularly Bengali women in Greenwich, to overcome health inequalities. They create safe, inclusive spaces where women can engage in culturally relevant health conversations, access preventative care information, and build peer support networks. Funding for 12-week programme of yoga sessions for Bengali women in Greenwich. The project supports women who face social isolation, language barriers, and limited access to health services. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Age Well
Olive Collective CIC – Pilot menopause movement, education and wellbeing programme: Organisationaims toeducate, share, empower & support women going through hormone flux, creating a space to find their voice with expert advice. Funding to deliver a pilot Menopause Movement, Education & Wellbeing event. This five-day programme combines walks, inclusive movement, expert talks, creative workshops, and visual storytelling to support midlife women navigating hormone changes from perimenopause through post-menopause. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Stay Well
Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC – Culturally-rooted workshop programme nurturing creative health: Organisation is an art gallery that aims to create a programme of classes, workshops and events, to help support the marginalised and underrepresented parts of their community. Funding for a pilot programme of pay-what-you-can creative workshops and supported volunteer roles, designed to improve mental health and wellbeing for LGBTQIA+, Global Majority, and Neurodiverse residents of Greenwich. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Feel Well
The Empowerment Group – Culturally competent therapy: Organisation supports people of Black African and Caribbean heritage facing mental health challenges, achieved through free online 1:1 culturally appropriate therapy. Funding for culturally appropriate, one-to-one therapy free of charge to this group in Greenwich. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Feel Well
Bexley, Greenwich and Dartford HE CIC – Continuation of Boxing classes for home educated young people: Organisation provides home-educated young people with the opportunity to access physical education and socialising opportunities, to improve their physical and mental health. Funding for martial arts club, in partnership with Power Mobile Gym, at Woolwich Common Community Centre, offering home educated young people aged 11–16, the opportunity to participate in structured physical activity for six months. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Stay Well
The Makers Nook UK C.I.C – Supporting creativity and wellbeing in children and their parents/carers: Organisation offers creative services to the community, including regular Meet ‘N’ Makes in Thamesmead, where people of all ages can connect, learn new skills, and discover the therapeutic joy of making. Funding to continue “Mini Makers” sessions – free, inclusive creative play workshops for children under 5 and their parents or carers. Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy Area of Impact: Start Well
Calm Connect – The Sensory Space Pilot for community events
The organisations supports neurodivergent children, young people and families through accessible, low-sensory wellbeing environments. The organisation works to reduce barriers that prevent families from participating in community activities and events. Funding will pilot a mobile low-demand space designed to improve accessibility and reduce sensory overload and anxiety.
The Empowerment Group Culturally competent therapy for Greenwich
The organisation provides culturally appropriate therapy and wellbeing support for Black African and Caribbean communities. The organisation works to reduce stigma and improve access to mental health support through trusted, culturally sensitive services. Funding will support free online therapy sessions for Greenwich residents facing barriers to accessing mental health support.
Bexley, Greenwich and Dartford HE CIC – Continuation of Boxing classes for home-educated young people.
The organisation supports home-educated young people through structured physical activity, social opportunities and community engagement. The organisation aims to improve physical and mental well-being while helping reduce isolation among young people educated outside mainstream school settings. Funding will support a weekly martial arts club in Greenwich for young people aged 11–16.
The Sapphire Employability and Wellbeing Academy Sapphire Healthy Futures: Community Wellbeing & Employability Support in Greenwich
The organisation supports residents affected by health inequalities through wellbeing, confidence-building and employability support. The organisation works with young people, parents and adults experiencing unemployment, low income and poor mental wellbeing, with a particular focus on ethnic minority and disadvantaged communities. Funding will deliver group sessions and one-to-one support focused on wellbeing, skills development and access to opportunities.
Greenwich Vietnam Women – Mental/physical well-being workshops and luncheon club for Vietnamese Women in Greenwich
The organisation supports vulnerable elderly Vietnamese residents through community activities, social connections, and wellbeing support. The organisation provides culturally appropriate activities, healthy meals and social opportunities that help reduce isolation among older residents. Funding will continue weekly gatherings and wellbeing activities for members in Greenwich.
Kidbrooke Islamic Centre CIC Kidbrooke Youth Wellbeing & Education Support Programme
The organisation delivers wellbeing, educational and emotional support activities for children and young people in Kidbrooke. The organisation supports Muslim and ethnic minority families through faith-informed wellbeing activities, youth workshops and academic support, helping young people build confidence, resilience and community connection. Funding will support structured youth wellbeing and education sessions for children aged 6–16, focused on emotional development, confidence-building and academic engagement.
ARC and You CIC – Monthly Mental Health Forum for BME Communities in the Royal Borough of Greenwich
The organisation supports Black and Minority Ethnic communities through mental health, wellbeing and community support programmes. The organisation creates safe spaces for discussion, peer support and practical wellbeing advice for residents experiencing stress, loneliness and financial pressures. Funding will support the continuation and expansion of monthly mental health forums in Greenwich.
Ukraine Arts Hub: Women’s Healing Circle
The organisation supports displaced women and families through creative wellbeing and psychosocial support activities. The organisation helps people affected by displacement and trauma build confidence, emotional resilience and community connections through creative and therapeutic activities. Funding will deliver weekly support sessions combining yoga, art therapy and peer support for Ukrainian women resettled in Greenwich.
Touch Grass CIC – Creative wellbeing workshops delivered throughout the Earth to Us exhibition
The organisation delivers creative wellbeing workshops that support mental health, social connection and community participation. The organisation creates welcoming and culturally safe spaces for communities who may face barriers to traditional wellbeing services. Funding will support free creative sessions during the Earth to Us exhibition at Firepit Gallery, prioritising queer, trans and non-binary residents and others facing barriers to wellbeing support.
Kidbrooke Games Club – Healthy City Lab: Health, Play & Generations Together
The organisation is a community interest company, founded by three local mothers in response to rising levels of isolation, stress and disconnection among families living in urban settings. Funding will support an intergenerational wellbeing programme that combines holistic health sessions for families with young children and a dedicated focus on elderly neighbours. Activities take place weekly on Fridays, after school, at Kidbrooke Community Hub.
Hood Tennis – Women’s Health Fitness First in Plumstead
The organisation works within disadvantaged communities in London and developing Countries, helping to develop young people through sports by providing facilities, coaching, and tennis events. Funding will support a 16-week community health project for women from low-income and ethnically diverse backgrounds.