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Meet the winners: introducing this year's Equality Grants grantees
Larger charities and NHS trusts play an essential role in tackling health inequalities, but real, lasting change also depends on the grassroots organisations working directly within our communities.
Many of these smaller groups need targeted financial support to continue making a meaningful impact on the ground, which is why Bromley and Greenwich Mental Health Hubs are relaunching their Equality Grants programme for 2026.
Meet the inspiring organisations, contributing to a powerful collective effort to reduce inequalities and strengthen community resilience.
Connect the Buds supports 18–25 year olds who feel overwhelmed by the pressures of early adulthood, particularly around climate anxiety, employment, and lack of support. The programme helps young adults, the ‘Buds’ to make new friends, build practical skills, and gain valuable experience in a supportive environment. It is co-produced and co-led by the Buds, themselves, ensuring their voices shape every part of the project. By creating a dedicated, inclusive space, we will strengthen meaningful social connections and empower young adults to grow in confidence and capability. Programme Manager, Tamasin Rhymes said:
Receiving this grant means we can continue supporting young adults to grow in confidence, develop new skills, and have something meaningful to be proud of on their CVs. It allows Connect the Buds to keep helping young people grow and flower through their talents.
This project will expand a men’s wellbeing programme designed specifically for stay-at-home dads, men who are currently unemployed, shift workers and retired men – groups who often experience isolation and limited access to support. Building on the weekly ‘walk and talk’ sessions in Norman Park, an additional weekly 3-hour daytime session will include an indoor meet-up over a hot drink, providing a comfortable and accessible space for open conversation about mental health, especially for those with limited mobility. This will be followed by an optional local walk to encourage gentle physical activity and support men who prefer to connect while moving. Founder, Scott said:
Receiving this funding means we can help more men in Bromley. This project will let us create more space for men to get support and build community while getting more active, getting men talking possible with the right environment.
This poverty support charity helps the most vulnerable in our community. The Equality Grant will pay for a trained counsellor to work with guests one day a week for a whole year. They will provide help and support to people struggling the most with their mental health. This could be a life-changing service for those most in need. Chief Executive, Kate Lott said:
Receiving this grant means that we can provide essential counselling to the most vulnerable in our community who are struggling the most with their mental health.
Using Dungeons & Dragons as an inclusive creative wellbeing tool, this project supports adults’ mental health through storytelling, play, and social connection. The funding will allow work with existing groups to continue, to train and support new Dungeon Masters, and strengthen the quality of delivery. Quest will also offer local organisations the opportunity to introduce D&D sessions within their own communities, widening access and impact. Chief Executive, Mercedes Yearley said:
Receiving this funding is truly significant as we have seen first-hand how creative and imaginative play can uplift adults, build confidence, and support mental health. This grant allows us to continue and expand that impact by opening up new opportunities for more people to take part.
Supporting women, parents, couples and vulnerable adults who face emotional distress, isolation and mental health inequalities, the focus is on early intervention and prevention to provide culturally sensitive and non-clinical support. Funding will deliver a programme of wellbeing activities including workshops, parenting support, confidence building classes and creative therapeutic activities.
Stay up to date on the Bromley and Greenwich Mental Health Hubs website and social media to watch how all these projects are progressing through the year.
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