The Simon Dennis Grant Award, set up by Spectra Charity, is now open for applications. It offers funding of up to £2,500 to grassroots, non-profit organisations across Greater London. The grant aims to support groups with an annual income of £250,000 or less, whose work aligns with our mission to promote health equity and wellbeing for LGBTQ+ communities and other marginalised groups.
In memory of Simon Dennis, a beloved Board Member and Trustee who passed away in 2022, the grant programme honours his legacy by investing in community-led initiatives that challenge systemic barriers and health inequalities.
We are particularly seeking applications from organisations run by and for refugees, migrants, and people seeking asylum, with a strong emphasis on lived experience and peer-led service delivery. Priority will be given to projects that:
- Involve communities in the planning and delivery of services.
- Are led by individuals with lived experience relevant to the group’s mission.
- Offer services free at the point of delivery.
Applications must be submitted by 9am on 10th November 2025, and must include all requested documentation. Eligible groups should be constituted, not-for-profit, and have clearly defined charitable aims. They should ideally focus on mental health, sexual health, and wellbeing for LGBTQ+ people and people of colour.
Spectra Charity continues to work in tandem with Spectra CIC to build a future where all communities are empowered to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing. Through the Simon Dennis Awards, Spectra reaffirms its commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-led change.
For more information and to apply, go here.