How to apply for a GSK IMPACT Award

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The 2027 GSK IMPACT Awards are open to registered charities that are at least three years old, working in a health-related field in the UK, with a total annual income between £150,000 and £3 million. If your charity’s total annual income is between £20,000 and £150,000 then please view the GSK Community Health programme.

GSK and The King’s Fund encourage organisations to apply that are led by and support people from under-represented backgrounds, people from ethnic minority communities, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

How to apply for a 2027 GSK IMPACT Award

Please read our guidelines before deciding whether to apply for a GSK IMPACT Award.
Access the online application form.
Download questions asked on the online application form.
For more information, download our frequently asked questions.
For the questions we will ask your referees (only for shortlisted applicants) please download here.

If you experience problems downloading any of the documents please email: [email protected]

The GSK IMPACT Awards has a two stage application process.

Timeline for applications

Deadline for stage one applications: 5.00pm on Wednesday 19 August 2026
Successful stage one applicants will be contacted by 17 September and invited to apply for stage two.
Deadline for stage two applications: 5.00pm on Monday 5 October 2026
15 shortlisted organisations will be visited by an assessor in Autumn 2026
Judging will take place in January 2027

What our 2026 winners said about winning

GSK IMPACT Award winners receive a host of benefits including funding, training and development, publicity, national recognition and pro bono support.

Funding

Up to ten winners receive £50,000, in unrestricted funding.
Up to five runners-up receive £5,000 in unrestricted funding.
Award winners are offered free training and development valued at an average of £13,500 for each organisation and pro bono offers from GSK including 12 months of legal support.
You do not need to present a new project.
Winners may be asked to complete a brief questionnaire outlining how they have used their donation.

Free training and development

Award winners are offered two free places on the GSK IMPACT Awards Development Programme. They are also invited to join the GSK IMPACT Awards Network, which connects past GSK IMPACT Award winners, both online and at meetings, allowing them to get and give support, share best practice and continue their professional development.

‘The Network provides both a learning space and a strategic advantage, helping us to grow, influence and position ourselves more effectively within the wider health and care landscape.’

‘The calibre of people in the room is extraordinary and everyone makes the most of this opportunity.’

‘There’s always a combination of feeling validated for the things you do, while also discovering 101 new things that you realise you should be doing too.’

’The opportunity to network and learn from the other participants is priceless… I come away feeling reassured that we are all facing the same challenges, made new connections and learn so much.’

Find out more about training and development for GSK IMPACT Award winners

Publicity, films and national recognition

The awards provide organisations with an important quality mark. Winning organisations have a professional film made about their work, are given a set of promotional materials, and receive support with press and publicity.

Find out more about previous GSK IMPACT Award winners and watch their films.

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GSK IMPACT Awards

Read more about the awards, how to apply and previous winners.