Living Well Sefton, in partnership with Sefton Public Health, can offer ‘Small to Medium Enterprises’ (SMEs) grants of up to £500 to improve the wellbeing of employees.

The grant offers SME’s in the Sefton area the opportunity to receive up to £500 to support their colleagues’ wellbeing, whether that’s through developing the breakroom or a team building day. The Workplace Wellbeing Grants are awarded year round.

“Looking after the wellbeing of your employees will make you a stronger organisation with a happier, healthier workforce, especially as people return to work after the lifting of lockdown measures. It also shows that you care about the people who work for you. Improving workplace wellbeing can also contribute to reduced absenteeism, increased productivity, and support staff to improve their lifestyles.”

Through Workplace Wellbeing Grants, Living Well Sefton will consider funding applications for:

· Staff costs including sessional staff, for example for workplace wellbeing activities such as yoga or mindfulness

· Volunteer costs and costs associated with allowing staff to volunteer during work time

· Equipment, for example bike racks to encourage active travel to work

· Training courses which are focused on wellbeing

· Events to support the wellbeing of staff

· Refurbishment of facilities which are clearly demonstrated to contribute to the health and wellbeing of staff, for example decorating a break room or buying a table and chairs to encourage people to each lunch away from their desks.

For applications, and more information on eligibility and what can and cannot be funded, visit Living Well Sefton Grants, or download the Workplace Wellbeing criteria and application form