The Kristina Martin Charitable Trust
Kristina Martin Charitable Trust provide grants to UK registered charities whose work supports those with mental health issues and provides support and activities which tackle, in particular but not exclusively, suicide, online bullying and grief, fostering hope and resilience, working both in the UK and beyond. There is a total pot of up to £400,000 to apply for across all grant themes
Who can apply
Eligibility Criteria
UK Registered charities with a written constitution, charitable aims and impact in local, UK or international settings
Minimum of 3 Trustees who are not related
Have a core focus to support mental health well-being
For all grants they are keen to see strong knowledge transfer into the whole mental health sector from the work undertaken, and grant applications should include how impact will be measured.
Eligible Expenditure - there are 4 grant themes
1. Breaking the link between homelessness and poor mental health - Up to £100,000
They invite applications from UK registered charities that provide support for housing accommodation for those that are presently homeless and ongoing support for improvement of mental health.
2. Reduction in the effects of social media on mental health - Total grant funds available in this category: £100,000 available for 4 grants, with a maximum grant size of £50,000.
The Trustees believe there is a strong link between the isolating/agitating effects of social media and mental health, and that young people are particularly vulnerable. They invite applications from UK registered charities with solutions which address this issue directly, such as creating pathways for young people from online isolation, to participation in the communities around them, perhaps as volunteers or as peers/influencers/educators. The communities could operate in local, national or international settings. They also seek applications from those who undertake relevant primary research and/or influence government policy .
They are particularly interested in innovative approaches, from long established or newly formed charities or where young people themselves drive the charity.
3. Reduction of Social Isolation - up to £100,000
The Trustees invite charities who own or operate a community hub which is used to improve social inclusion, reduce isolation, provides support services and activities which support mental health and loneliness within their community.
Priority will be given to applications which demonstrate positive change to service users and the engagement of a variety of volunteers.
Funds can be for a specific project or for core costs but core costs must relate to a specific activity/service provided. For all grants we are keen to see strong knowledge transfer into the whole mental health sector from the work you undertake, and grant applications should include how impact will be measured.
4. Improving mental health outcomes for children and young people - up to £100,000
The Trustees invite charities who have demonstratable experience improving mental health outcomes for children and young people through projects that:
a. Improve early identification of mental health concerns thereby facilitating early intervention. This could include but is not limited to innovative screening (in line with the channels the service users are comfortable using) and the provision of training and resources for teachers, parents and community support workers.
b. Improve the provision of resources, activities and programs to support positive mental health experiences.
How to apply
Please ensure that you have read the eligibility criteria prior to application.
Your application cannot be saved to continue later, and should be completed in one session. It may be useful to prepare your application prior to starting - you will be asked the following questions during the application process:
Charity Name, Charity Commission number, address, email, phone number, contact name, income/expenditure in your last full financial year, level of unrestricted reserves and when your charity was established
Answer to all eligibility questions as stated on eligibility criteria page
Which specific grant fund for which you are applying, what any grant would be used for and how does it fit with this theme - maximum 350 words
Describe how your charity uses evidence based interventions/support, how you approach evaluation, external research and how your services are informed by those with lived experience. Also, whether you share your knowledge or research. Maximum 350 words
How many individuals benefit from your work over a year and who will be your main (direct and indirect) beneficiaries and what difference will the funding make.
Confirmation that a report will be provided for any grant above £20,000
What level of grant you are looking for and how you heard of The Kristina Martin Charitable Trust
There is also the option to add a link should you wish to provide any additional documents to support your application. Please label these clearly. Any link to your personal drive should be accessible for at least 6 months.
Applications will close on 12th December 2025
To apply visit: The Kristina Martin Charitable Trust