Mental Health Scale Up Fund, Round 6 - Grant Award
The CFSurrey Mental Health Scale-Up Fund (MHSU) is a Collective Fund supported by public and private donors. It was founded in 2021 to produce step-change improvement to the support available in Surrey for young people’s mental health so that help is available wherever they live.
This Fund is supported by the Sedel Collings Foundation, the Netherby Trust, the Quies Trust, the A&J Smith Fund, Surrey County Council and NHS Surrey Heartlands (now part of NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB) in addition to individual private donations.
Funding decisions are made by a Fund Panel consisting of representatives of each of the donors, 2 Trustees of CFSurrey, and an independent Chair.
We’re delighted to announce the latest funding from Round 6 of the Fund. Funding for this round was provided exclusively by Surrey County Council and Surrey Heartlands through their Mental Health Innovation Fund, supporting projects and activities that benefit people of all ages.
Oakleaf Enterprise, Catalyst Support and The Hope Hub - £594,977
This funding will enable the groups to scale up the current outreach support provided, by focusing on individuals showing emerging signs of multiple disadvantage (specified as experiencing any two or more of the five disadvantages), aiming for prevention through early intervention. The consortium will target priority populations within all 21 key neighbourhoods in Surrey, working with beneficiaries directly in their communities.
The aim is to build resilience through early intervention, working 1-1 with beneficiaries within a defined timeframe of up to 24 weeks.
Mark Nuti, Surrey County Council Cabinet Member for Health and Communities: “Surrey County Council is delighted to support Oakleaf, Catalyst Support and The Hope Hub because all consortium members have demonstrated real expertise in working very effectively with people facing multiple disadvantage. I’m particularly encouraged by the strong partnership working at the heart of their approach, which, combined with their experience, helps guarantee a wide Surrey benefit. This funding will support the partnership to continue offering tried‑and‑tested support methods that deliver meaningful and lasting impact for some of the most vulnerable people in Surrey.”
Dr Charlotte Canniff: Chief Medical Officer (Joint) Surrey and Sussex ICB: “We know that people experiencing multiple disadvantages often face additional challenges caused by fragmented and uncoordinated care. Surrey Heartlands ICB (now part of NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB) is really proud to support this consortium established by Oakleaf, Catalyst Support and The Hope Hub, as they will make a meaningful difference to people facing multiple disadvantage across Surrey: helping them build resilience, increase confidence and improve their life outcomes. Crucially, this partnership will expand its work across the whole county, ensuring that people already experiencing multiple disadvantage can benefit no matter where they live.”
With Round 6 now complete, the Fund is currently paused to allow time for review, reflection, and shared learning.
To find out more about the projects supported across all rounds or to read the impact report please visit the MHSU Fund page.