Surrey Green Health &
Wellbeing Programme
A partnership between Community Foundation for Surrey and Surrey County Council that will strengthen nature-based health and wellbeing services across Surrey.
Supporting healthier communities through nature
Green Health is the use of natural green and blue spaces to improve physical, mental and social wellbeing through meaningful engagement with nature, whether individually or as part of a group.
The Surrey Green Health & Wellbeing Programme combines a dedicated Green Health & Wellbeing Grant Fund with a countywide Community of Practice, helping voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations build their capacity, share expertise and improve access to green health opportunities for local communities.
Together, these elements will help more Surrey residents to benefit from nature-based health and wellbeing activities while supporting the organisations that deliver them.
About the Grant Fund
Community Foundation for Surrey will manage the Green Health & Wellbeing Grant Fund on behalf of Surrey County Council.
The Fund will support eligible VCSE organisations that use green and blue spaces to improve people’s physical, mental and social wellbeing.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience the health and wellbeing benefits of connecting with nature. The Fund will support organisations offering accessible and inclusive Green Health activity that responds to identified needs and opportunities in Surrey and is informed by an understanding of the people and communities involved.
Importantly, the Fund is designed to support the organisations and infrastructure that make that work possible. Funding will support existing provision and core costs, as well as development activity that helps strengthen the sustainability and resilience of Green Health provision.
Key priorities
We are particularly interested in supporting organisations that:
use green or blue spaces to improve physical, mental and/or social wellbeing;
respond to an identified need or opportunity in Surrey and demonstrate an understanding of the people and communities involved;
take reasonable steps to make Green Health activities accessible and inclusive;
This funding will prioritise applications that:
strengthen, sustain or develop effective existing Green Health provision;
build organisational capacity and resilience;
improve organisations’ ability to understand and demonstrate the impact of their work; or
strengthen the longer-term sustainability of the provision or organisation.
Alongside financial support, funded organisations will have opportunities to connect with peers, exchange learning and contribute to the growing evidence base for Green Health in Surrey through the Green Health Community of Practice.
What funding is available?
Organisations can apply for a two-year grant of up to £10,000 per year, with a maximum award of £20,000 per organisation.
Funding is flexible and can support core costs, existing delivery, expansion of successful provision and organisational development. It does not need to be for a new project. We will prioritise applications that strengthen provision for the future.
Funding could contribute towards:
staff and sessional delivery costs;
workforce capacity, supervision or developing a more sustainable staffing model;
volunteer expenses, recruitment, coordination and management;
activities, equipment and materials;
participant transport and arrangements that make referral and participation more accessible;
project coordination, outreach and engagement;
partnership and referral pathway development;
impact measurement, evaluation tools and evidence gathering;
business planning, income diversification and fundraising capacity; and
systems or technology that improve efficiency, reach or sustainability.
Community of Practice
Alongside the grant fund, the Community of Practice will bring together organisations working across Surrey's green health sector.
Through workshops, networking events and shared resources, the Community of Practice will:
encourage collaboration and partnership working
share good practice and learning
support organisational development
build connections across the health, voluntary and environmental sectors
help shape the future of green health in Surrey
Register your interest using the form below or contact us to find out more about joining the Community of Practice.
Who can apply for funding?
The Green Health & Wellbeing Grant Fund will be open to eligible voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations delivering green health and wellbeing activities that benefit Surrey residents.
CF Surrey’s standard eligibility criteria will apply:
How to Apply
Start an application via the Community Foundation for Surrey Expression of Interest process. Eligible projects will be invited to make a full application.
If you have any questions or queries about the Green Health & Wellbeing Fund, please join one of our Q&A sessions.
The Expression of Interest form will be available here when the Fund opens.
Key Dates
Expression of Interest Open: 12th October 2026
Expression of Interest Close: 9th November 2026 (5pm)
Invitations for Full Application: week commencing 30th November
Full Applications Deadline: 18th January 2027 (5pm)
Funding Decisions: End March 2027
Q&A Sessions
We are running three online Q&A sessions during October for the Green Health Fund to help answer questions on how to apply for funding, eligibility, support documents requirements and other processes.
Register your interest
We're inviting organisations interested in green health and wellbeing to join the conversation as we develop the Surrey Green Health & Wellbeing Programme. Alongside future funding opportunities, we'll be running a consultation with the sector to gather insights, understand needs and help shape the programme's long-term development. In addition to funding, we will be inviting people to join the community of practice.
Register your interest to receive to:
take part in upcoming consultation activities to influence the future direction of green health in Surrey.
receive updates on the Green Health & Wellbeing Grant Fund.
hear about Community of Practice events and opportunities.
Who to talk to
For any enquiries relating to the Green Health & Wellbeing Programme, please contact Zoe, our Director of Partnerships & Business Development.
Zoe Coltart
(She/Her)
Director of Partnerships & Business Development
01483 958307
zoe@cfsurrey.org.uk
Monday - Thursday