Cotton On Foundation: A top global philanthropic funder for mental health

30th January, 2026

Cotton On Foundation has been named as one of the top 10 global philanthropic funders for mental health in Prospira’s Momentum to Maturity report, which highlights funders driving meaningful progress across the global mental health space.

The recognition reflects our continued commitment to addressing the global youth mental health crisis through long-term investment and collaboration.

Our impact

Since launching our Mental Health pillar in 2022, Cotton On Foundation has contributed more than $18 million towards initiatives responding to the global youth mental health crisis.

Our focus is on supporting prevention and early intervention programs, strengthening systems of care and increasing access to mental health support for young people in underserved communities.

In 2025, we also launched the Cotton On Foundation ‘Mental Heath Collective’, bringing together 20 grassroots organisations from around the world for one shared purpose, improving mental health outcomes for young people.

Through the Collective, partners are supported to collaborate, share learnings and build stronger, more sustainable impact together.

Looking forward

Being recognised among the world’s leading philanthropic funders for mental health is an important milestone and a reflection of the collective effort of our partners, communities and supporters.

We remain committed to working together to help create a world where every young person can thrive.