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Applications for the Kerslake Award are open

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The Kerslake Award offers £40,000 in grants to support community projects and activities, in memory of our late Chair, Lord Bob Kerslake.

Published: 30/09/2024

Lord Kerslake worked as a senior civil servant in central and local government, he was President of the Local Government Association and Chair to health, education and social housing organisations. Lord Kerslake worked tirelessly to improve people's lives. The fund will help honour his passion to help people in our communities flourish.  

Here’s how you can apply and what you need to know: 

The details  

How much is the fund? 

£40,000 every year. 

How much funding could I receive? 

You could receive up to £2,000 for your project, meaning we’ll be funding at least 20 projects every year. 

When can I apply?  

Applications are open now, and close Friday 25 October 2024.  

Applications will open twice a year, in September and April. £20,000 will be given in each application round.  

Application form for individuals

Application form for organisations

What can the fund support? 

The fund is open to local people, charities and community organisations who have ideas for projects or events that help Peabody residents to become happier, healthier or wealthier.  

Grants can support regular activities, clubs, or one-off events. They might: 

  • Bring the community together 

  • Reduce loneliness 

  • Get people active 

  • Improve mental health 

  • Help young people  

  • Support people from becoming homeless 

  • Provide resettlement support to refugees. 

Find out more about if you’re eligible and the types of projects we will be looking to fund:

Download the Kerslake Award grant fund guidelines 

Download the Kerslake Award grant fund risk assessment template 

Need help with your application? 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the fund or your application, please contact us.

The Kerslake Fund is committed to empowering communities through targeted support for impactful projects. Whether you’re running regular community activities or a special one-off event. 

Let’s help people become healthier, wealthier and happier, together.

Join our webinar to find out more about the Kerslake Award 

On 10 October at 6pm, we'll be running an online session to discuss the Kerslake award. This will be a chance to find out more about the award and the application process, and our fundraising team will answer any questions you may have. A recording will also be made available after the event.     

Join our webinar

Kerslake Award Bursary Scheme  

To further honour Lord Kerslake's legacy we will also be launching a £10,000 bursary fund in 2025 to provide Peabody residents aged 16-24 with financial support towards further education, training or gaining work experience.  

Application form for individuals

Section 1 – Individual 

Please provide the details for the main person we should contact in relation to this application 

Section 2 -About your project 

Section 3 – Project Budget 

Please provide details regarding the amount of money you are applying for and what type of items you will be spending it on. 

Section 4 – Project Beneficiaries

Section 5 – Supporting Documents 

Please use this checklist to ensure you have attached the required supporting documents when you submit your application. If you are not able to attach any of the documents, please email communitygrants@peabody.org.uk. 

  • ​​Proof of address, i.e. a copy of a utility bill with applicant’s name and address on it. 
  • ​​Photo ID, i.e. a copy of applicant’s driving licence or passport. 
  • A copy of a bank statement with applicant’s account details of where to pay funds, if your application is successful
  • A copy of your safeguarding policies if you will be working with children or vulnerable adults. (Please contact us in advance of making your application if you need help to develop one. See also resource packs on our website.)
  • ​​Copies of your public liability insurance and your Employers Liability Insurance where relevant. If you do not have this insurance and your application is successful, you may need to have it in place before your project delivery can start.
  • A copy of the risk assessment for the proposed activity. If you do not have a risk assessment for this activity, you will be required to complete one before starting to deliver your project, if a grant is awarded. 

Please ensure that you clearly label each document with a name and a short description of what it is e.g. The Music House Safeguarding Policies. 

 

Section 6 – Declaration 

Please use the below to agree to the terms of application. 

Data protection

We take our data protection responsibilities seriously and collect, store and process data in line with data protection law. To find out more about how we use your personal information please visit our privacy policy statement.

Application form for organisations

Section 1 – Organisation

 

Section 2 -About your project 

Section 3 – Project Budget 

Please provide details regarding the amount of money you are applying for and what type of items you will be spending it on. 

Section 4 – Project Beneficiaries

Section 5 – Supporting Documents 

Please use this checklist to ensure you have attached the required supporting documents when you submit your application. If you are not able to attach any of the documents, please contact us. 

  • A copy of your governing document, e.g. constitution, memorandum & articles or set of rules
  • A list of the names and addresses of your management committee
  • A copy of your most recent annual accounts, record of income and expenditure, or a spending plan and recent bank statement if you are a new group
  • A copy of your safeguarding policies if you will be working with children or vulnerable adults. Please contact us in advance of making your application if you need help to develop one
  • A copy of your public liability insurance. If you do not have this insurance and your application is successful, you will need to have it in place before your project delivery can start.
  • A copy of the risk assessment for the proposed activity. If you do not have a risk assessment for this activity, you will be required to complete one before starting to deliver your project, if a grant is awarded. 

 

Section 6 – Declaration 

Please use the below to agree to the terms of application. 

Data protection

We take our data protection responsibilities seriously and collect, store and process data in line with data protection law. To find out more about how we use your personal information please visit our privacy policy statement.