Take the Lead
a new community grants programme from Health Data Research UK
This September, Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) is launching a new community grants programme called Take the Lead offering between £500 and £1,500 for community groups to deliver projects, events or activities that explore how data can support health and wellbeing within their local community. Grants will support activities taking place between January and March 2026. The programme is designed to support community-led ideas and engage groups not usually involved in health data science, particularly those working with:
- People disadvantaged in terms of income
- Minority ethnic communities
- Older children and young adults aged 11–25 (especially in areas of deprivation)
- People over 65 (especially in areas of deprivation)
- People living in rural areas
- People experiencing digital exclusion
Take the Lead grants will open for applications in September 2025. Eligibility and guidelines will be shared on the HDR UK website then. In the meantime, register now for an online Q&A session about the grants taking place on 11 September 2025 at 14.00 BST.
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