Morelife and Sheffield City Council are inviting voluntary and community sector organisations across Sheffield to apply for funding to deliver community-led weight management and healthy lifestyle support within their local communities.
The Community Partnership Programme was developed to improve access to compassionate, culturally responsive and community-based support for people who may not traditionally engage with standard Tier 2 weight management services.
We recognise that communities are best supported by trusted organisations that understand local needs, cultures, barriers and strengths. This programme aims to support community organisations to deliver flexible and accessible approaches while maintaining high-quality, evidence-informed practice.
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About The Programme
The Community Partnership Fund supports local organisations to deliver adapted versions of the Morelife 12-week Tier 2 Weight Management Programme.
Successful organisations will receive:
- Funding support
- Training & onboarding
- Access to programme materials
- Ongoing support throughout delivery
- Guidance around evaluation and monitoring
- Opportunities to shape delivery around community need
Community partners are encouraged to adapt delivery to make programmes more accessible and relevant for the communities they support. This may include:
- Delivering in community languages
- Incorporating cultural discussions around food
- Integrating physical activity or wellbeing sessions
- Using community venues and trusted spaces
- Adapting delivery methods to improve accessibility
All programme adaptations are supported collaboratively to ensure delivery remains compassionate, evidence-based and behaviour-change informed.
Funding Available
Organisations can apply for up to:
£8,000 per organisation.
Applications for smaller amounts are also welcome.
Match funding is optional but not required.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome expressions of interest from Sheffield-based voluntary and community sector organisations with strong relationships within the communities they serve.
You do not need to be a specialist weight management provider to apply. However, organisations should be able to demonstrate experience delivering behaviour change, health and wellbeing, or community support programmes within the communities they serve.
We are particularly interested in organisations supporting:
- Communities experiencing health inequalities
- Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
- Arabic, Yemeni and Roma Slovak communities
- People who speak English as a second language
- Men and younger adults
- People living with disabilities or mental health challenges
- Communities traditionally underrepresented within weight management services
- Residents living within areas of higher deprivation
What Support Will Be Provided?
Successful organisations will receive support throughout the programme, including:
Training
Delivery staff will receive training covering:
- The Morelife 12-week programme
- Behaviour change approaches
- Compassionate conversations around weight
- Delivery expectations and processes
Programme Resources
Partners will receive:
- Session materials
- Delivery resources
- Digital programme content
- Monitoring templates and guidance
Ongoing Support
Morelife Sheffield will provide:
- Delivery support
- Regular communication and check-ins
- Site visits and observations where appropriate
- Guidance around evaluation and monitoring
Our aim is to support organisations while reducing unnecessary barriers, complexity and administration wherever possible.
Application Timeline
Round 1 – May to June 2026
Applications open for:
• New organisations
• Prospective delivery partners
EOI Launch – 20th May 2026
EOI Submission Deadline – 24th June 2026
Funding awards expected – July 2026
Round 2 – September 2026
Applications open for:
• Existing delivery partners
• New organisations
• Current programme providers wishing to continue or expand delivery
Please note that timelines may be subject to change depending on application volume and programme planning requirements.
Online Information Sessions
We will be hosting three free online information sessions to support organisations through the application process.
Sessions will cover:
- Programme overview
- Funding expectations
- Delivery model
- Evaluation and monitoring
- Questions and answers
- Application guidance
27th May 2026 | 11am–1pm
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Meeting ID:
344 666 360 617 443
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9th June 2026 | 1pm–3pm
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Meeting ID:
365 688 893 690 958
Passcode:
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17th June 2026 | 6pm–8pm
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Meeting ID:
397 964 483 436 905
Passcode:
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Register Your Interest
To find out more and apply, please use the links below:
For any questions regarding the programme, application process or information sessions, please contact: sheffieldpartnership@more-life.co.uk
Working Together To Build Healthier Communities
The Community Partnership Programme aims to build sustainable, trusted and community-led approaches to health and wellbeing across Sheffield.
We look forward to hearing from organisations who are passionate about supporting their communities in ways that feel accessible, inclusive and empowering.
FAQs
Not necessarily. Organisations do not need to be specialist weight management providers; however, applicants should be able to demonstrate experience delivering behaviour change, health and wellbeing, or community support programmes within the communities they serve.
Yes. Adaptations are encouraged where they improve accessibility and engagement for your community.
Yes. Training and onboarding support are included for successful organisations.
Yes. Community-based delivery is strongly encouraged.
Successful organisations will be supported with clear guidance around monitoring, attendance reporting and evaluation requirements.