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What is the Section 64 Scheme?
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Last modified date:8 February 2007
The Secretary of State for Health, through the Section 64 General Scheme of Grants (S64 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968), has power to make grants to voluntary organizations in England whose activities support the Department of Health's policy priorities. Section 64 grants represent the greatest single source of financial support that the Department provides to the voluntary sector.
The grants are discretionary and terms and conditions agreed by Ministers and HM Treasury apply. Competition for the available funds is always very strong, and priority is given to applications with innovative proposals of national significance that will complement statutory services and so help secure provision of high quality health and social care and promote the nation's health.
The Department of Health values its partnership with the voluntary and community sector across the whole of health and social care. Making effective use of Section 64 and other powers at national and local level is central to this relationship.
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Safeguarding Children and Supporting Families Grants
Grants to help voluntary organisations whose work supports the Government's goals for children's social care.
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