Applications for the Kerslake Award are open
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?
The first round of applications closed on Tuesday 29 October 2024.
Applications will open twice a year, in September and April. £20,000 will be given in each application round.
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:
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Bring the community together
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Reduce loneliness
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Get people active
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Improve mental health
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Help young people
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Support people from becoming homeless
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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.
Watch our webinar to find out more about the Kerslake Award
We recently ran an online session to discuss the award. It was a chance to learn more about the award and the application process, and our fundraising team answered any questions.
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.