This report summarizes initial learning from a granting program coordinated by GambleAware in Great Britain. The Improving Outcomes Fund is designed to reduce inequalities in gambling harms support for women, and people from minority religious and ethnic communities. This assessment conducted by NPC (New Philanthropy Capitol) examines the scoping phase of the grant program, which occured from August 2024 to January 2025. The findings from the assesement are based on a brief review of evidence on inequalities in gambling harm, an in-person learning event for grant-holders, six-month reporting forms submitted by grant-holders, and calls with 20 grant-holders.
Findings include:
- The need for more targeted and innovative interventions that address disparities in accessing support for gambling harms among women and people from minority religious and ethnic communities.
- Figuring out the current support landscape for gambling harms can be challenging due to its complexity. This contributes to the lack of collaboration/alignment across the sector.
- Many organizations felt that gambling harms support can and should be integrated with other sectors (e.g., financial support, health services and housing support).
- The need for clear frameworks, strategies, or protocols in place within organizations to effectively involve people with lived experience.
