Leader Awards and Leader Award Grants
Leader award
Celebrate staff and volunteers who go ‘the extra mile’ to support young people at your organisation!
The Jack Petchey Foundation’s Leader Award recognises inspiring adults who go above and beyond to support, motivate and positively impact young people in schools and youth organisations. The award gives young people the chance to say “thank you” to volunteers or staff members who have shown outstanding commitment and served as a positive role model.
Each calendar year, eligible organisations participating in the Achievement Award Scheme can nominate one adult, who works or volunteers with your organisation, for a Leader Award. *
Once approved by our team, successful nominees are invited to a prestigious award ceremony, where they receive a certificate and medallion in recognition of the difference they make to young people. They also have the opportunity to work with their Jack Petchey Coordinator to apply for a Leader Award Grant worth up to £1,000 to support a project that benefits young people in their organisation.
*Please note, the person you are nominating must be 18+ and have been working with, or volunteering at, your organisation for at least 12 months. If you are a Coordinator who runs more than one Achievement Award scheme in your organisation, you will be able to apply for one Leader Award per scheme.
Background
Sir Jack was an incredibly positive man with a strong sense of appreciation for what he had. He always noticed the efforts of others and believed it was important to formally thank people for their hard work.
Through the Leader Award programme, we continue Sir Jack’s belief in recognising and thanking people for their dedication. For more than 15 years, the award has celebrated staff and volunteers who go ‘the extra mile’ for young people, while also giving recipients the chance to apply for funding to create new opportunities and enriching experiences for the young people they support.
Take a look at some of the incredibly inspiring people that have been nominated for a Leader Award.
How do I apply?
You can apply for the Leader Award by logging into the JPF Community Area and clicking ‘Click here to apply for grants’.
Leader Award and Leader Award Grant Flyer
Leader Award grant
The Leader Award Grant builds on the recognition of the Leader Award by creating new opportunities for young people, aged 11-25. Once a Leader Award has been approved, organisations have six months to apply for up to £1,000 in funding to support a project that will enhance young people’s experiences. From special activities and new equipment to opportunities that would not otherwise be possible, the grant gives Leader Award winners the chance to help shape how the funding is used, ensuring their dedication continues to make a positive impact across their organisation.
What our Leader Award Grant can fund
The Leader Award Grant is intended to support one clear project and help organisations expand and enhance their existing provision. The grant can support a wide range of projects that benefit young people:
- Trips, residentials and social experiences
- Equipment or resources and small facility improvements
- Uniform, clothing and shared kit for young people
- Courses, workshops or specialist sessions for young people aged 11-25
- Celebration events
- Training and qualifications that directly benefit young people
- Projects that improve accessibility, inclusion and participation
For inspiration, take a look at our Leader Award Grant blogs, which share examples of the fantastic projects organisations have delivered using the funding.
You can find out more in the Leader Award Grant Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions. You can find fantastic examples of projects and expenditure.
