New Gambling Harms Prevention Levy Funding Announced

Support available for voluntary sector organisations in Leeds and across England

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has announced a new funding opportunity through the Gambling Harms Prevention Levy for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England. This funding will be available from April 2026 following the closure of Gamble Aware, with grants ranging from £5,000 to £3 million.

Application process and deadlines

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are currently open, with a deadline of 9 January 2026. While submitting an EOI is not mandatory to apply, organisations are encouraged to do so if they intend to submit a full application. The full application window will open on 12 January 2026, followed by a one-month clarification period for applicants to address any queries.

Leeds City Council online information session

To assist organisations planning to deliver projects in Leeds, Leeds City Council’s Financial Inclusion, Public Health and Licensing Teams will hold a short online session outlining the local approach to gambling-related harms. The session aims to help potential applicants align their proposals with existing strategies in Leeds.

• Date: Tuesday 13 January 2026
• Time: 9:00–10:00am
• Platform: Microsoft Teams
• Booking: Email financial.inclusion@leeds.gov.uk by midday on Monday 12 January 2026

A Teams invitation will be sent to those who book. The presentation will be recorded and made available afterwards for those unable to attend. There will be a live question and answer session during the event, which will not be recorded. Due to limited time, questions submitted in advance to the same email address by midday on 12 January will be prioritised.

It should be noted that the session will not cover detailed information about the fund or the application process itself, as this information is currently limited.

Additional support and contact information

Organisations interested in learning more about the funding and support available in Leeds can also meet Grace Imrie from Leeds City Council’s Financial Inclusion Team at the Leeds Funding Support Network meeting:

• Date: Tuesday 6 January 2026
• Time: 1:00–2:15pm
• Platform: Zoom
• Booking: Contact Kaye.wilson@val.org.uk for the meeting link

For queries specifically about the Gambling Harms Prevention Levy funding, OHID should be contacted directly using the details provided on their funding page.

Leeds City Council has acknowledged the significant changes to the gambling harms funding landscape and the tight deadlines involved. They have asked all participants to approach the information session respectfully and recognise the opportunity this levy funding presents to move away from previous industry-linked funding models.

Source: Doing Good Leeds