Health & Wellbeing

5 Centres of Excellence funded across UK; 39 PhD students supported; 260 research personnel supported; 167 publications underpinned

130+ research projects supported through Funded Initiatives; 23 novel therapies reviewed by BTR-NTA; BRAIN UK tissue bank holds 210,000+ cases and has supplied 26,000+ samples to 110+ studies

£12.19 social value created for every £1 of charitable spend (up 21% on 2023); 29% increase in people reaching out for help

5,761 counselling and mentoring sessions delivered to 1,110 people; 572 sites visited reaching 28,070 workers; 88 active rescues from suicidal ideation via #MakeItVisible

£34 million of grant funding committed to new Oriel integrated eye health centre (opening 2026/27)

£72.75 million secured in commitments for Oriel in partnership with UCL; 342 grants awarded 2018–2024

1,097 volunteers contributed 35,043 hours and 184,681 patient interactions across five hospitals

773 participatory arts workshops held; 7,495 patient and staff engagements in arts activities; 2,500+ artworks in museum-accredited collection

Community food club charity tackling food poverty and food waste by providing affordable surplus food through a network of local hubs, complemented by wrap-around support services

Running community food hubs using surplus food, reducing food bank dependency, improving nutrition, and connecting members to advice and support services

100% of hospital trusts in England and 100% of hospital boards in Scotland now on the National Bereavement Care Pathway — a landmark milestone achieved in 2024/25; 7,000 training and learning opportunities delivered to health, care and community professionals

6,200 volunteer-led support services in communities across the UK including monthly support groups and Sands United Football Clubs; 116 dedicated support group sessions for men, African and Caribbean parents, South Asian parents, Armed Forces families and those who have experienced Termination for Medical Reasons

Network of around 170 local Home-Start charities delivering volunteer-led support to families with young children experiencing difficulties across the UK

Rising demand driven by cost of living pressures, mental health challenges, domestic abuse, neurodevelopmental needs and overstretched statutory services — families presenting with increasingly complex and multiple needs

26 National Big Breakfasts hosted across locations including Grimsby, Dubai and Sydney — nearly 1,000 Royal Anglians gathering to renew connections and support mental health and wellbeing

Grants awarded across a wide range of needs including home adaptations, mobility aids, debt support, housing support, mental health and wellbeing, training and work tools, and travel assistance; 1,262 items of Regimental silver recorded through the Silver Project