The Kerslake Awards

How to apply

Applications for individuals

✅ 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

✅ If you’re awarded funding, you’ll need to complete a risk assessment for your activity. Our funding guidance includes a simple template to help you get started.

Apply as an individual

Applications for organisations

✅ A copy of your governing document, e.g. constitution, memorandum and 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're a new group. All organisations should have a bank account in the name of the group, with at least two unrelated signatories

✅ ​A copy of your safeguarding policies if you'll 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 and your employers liability insurance (where relevant). If you don't have this insurance and your application is successful, you will need to have it in place before your project can start

Apply as an organisation

About the Kerslake Awards

The Kerslake Awards were launched in 2024 in memory of Peabody’s late Chair Lord Bob Kerslake, whose career in public service focused on improving people’s lives.

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 realise their potential.

The fund continues that legacy by supporting local ideas that make a difference in communities. It’s run by Peabody Community Foundation, the charitable arm of Peabody.

Each year, £40,000 is available to support local projects across London and the south east, split across two rounds of funding - one in spring and one in autumn. At least 10 projects are funded in each round.