GSK IMPACT Awards

GSK IMPACT Awards Development Network

The GSK IMPACT Awards Development Network provides a unique training programme for organisations that win a GSK IMPACT Award. It is funded by GlaxoSmithKline, hosted by The King's Fund, and is valued at £4,000 for each organisation.

In 2012 participants worked on:

• leadership skills
• strategic planning
• financial management and governance
• health policy and commissioning
• evaluation
• using new media
• human resource management
• presentation skills
• collaboration
• social enterprise.

In 2013 there will be three days of training leading up to the awards ceremony at the Science Museum. After the training, award winners will be invited to join the wider GSK IMPACT Awards Network to work in smaller groups which will include previous GSK IMPACT Award winners.

Feedback on the 2012 Network

Previous participants have been overwhelmingly positive about the programme. They commented on the high quality of the training and its relevance to their work. They also placed enormous value on working with other organisations facing similar challenges. Our reviews have shown that the Network has a lasting effect on organisations and is as important as the award money.

These are some of the comments from our 2012 programme:

'The whole programme was directly relevant to the issues I face on a daily basis. It was a challenging, enlightening, fun and enriching experience.'

'I now feel more confident approaching potential funders, partners and collaborators. Also the award has given me something to show that my organisation has received national recognition for the work it does.'

'My sense is that organisations derive value substantially in excess of the £4,000 direct cost of the training provided and, in reality, they would not be able to access this elsewhere.'

'You have fired us up to move forward to the next stage of our development.'

'I can honestly say that my experience of the IMPACT training far surpasses all that I have previously experienced.'