CLOSES 10TH JANUARY 2025
The next participatory budgeting project in Belfast will support the “Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing” initiative.
What is ‘Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing’?
The “Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing” framework outlines five evidence-based steps to enhance mental health and wellbeing:
- Connect
- Keep learning
- Be active
- Take notice
- Give
Together, these steps encourage individuals to incorporate simple activities into daily routines to support better health and wellbeing. Even for those already practicing these behaviors, the initiative focuses on increasing the time spent engaging in these activities. More information is available at Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing (External link).
How to Get Involved
Local groups are encouraged to apply for funding to deliver projects aimed at improving emotional health and wellbeing within the community. Ideas that bring the “Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing” to life are welcome.
Applications can be submitted by individuals, families, friends, neighbors, schools, or organized groups. If the community supports the idea, it will receive funding.
- Groups can apply for funding up to £2,500.
- Successful projects will have from April to October 2025 to complete their activities.
- Participation is open to everyone, including small groups and first-time applicants.
- The application process is simple, requiring only a short summary of the project idea.
- Groups will present their projects at a local venue, inviting community support.
Support for Applicants
Project proposals will be reviewed to ensure they are safe, feasible, and legally compliant within the budget and timeframe. The community will ultimately decide which projects receive funding.
Funded groups will be required to showcase their outcomes at a celebration event in November 2025. Support will be provided throughout the process to ensure project success.
More information on this funding and how to apply can be found here.