Grant applications now open for Weston Charity Awards 2025

Charities — there's one month remaining to apply for the prestigious Weston Charity Awards. The deadline for completed applications is 5pm Wednesday 8 January 2025.

You could win a unique package of support worth over £22,000, including unrestricted grants of £6,500. Winning applicants also gain free access to the Pilotlight 360 programme — an eight-month package of leadership coaching worth an estimated £16,000. 

The awards are open to registered charities in the North of England, the Midlands, and Wales, which specialise in Community, Environment, Welfare, and Youth. Charities with at least one paid full-time member of staff in a leadership position and an income of less than £5 million per year are eligible to apply.

Feedback shows that two years after receiving Pilotlight support, charities have, on average, increased their income by 43% and increased their reach by 22%.

Award winners receive leadership mentoring from four senior professionals across diverse private and public sectors. These “Pilotlighters” offer expert coaching on everything from operational efficiencies to sustainable long-term business strategies, and organisational growth. Winning charities also access:

• collaborative opportunities and events through Pilotlight’s network of UK charities

• two peer-to-peer support sessions with other award winners to share best practice

• a celebratory event for all award-winners on conclusion of the programme

• the enhanced profile associated with receiving this award grant for excellence.

For more information, visit: https://www.pilotlight.org.uk/weston-charity-awards