GSK IMPACT Awards

Voluntary and community sector

The GSK IMPACT Awards provide funding, training and development for charities doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing. The awards are funded by GSK and managed in partnership with The King's Fund. They 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 of between £150,000 and £3 million.

The 2024 GSK IMPACT Awards are now closed for applications. Shortlisting will take place mid-October and all applicants will receive notification in early November.

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How to apply for a GSK IMPACT Award

GSK IMPACT Award winners receive a whole host of benefits including funding, free training, publicity and national recognition. Find out how to apply.

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Training and development for award winners

GSK IMPACT Award winners will be offered two free places on the GSK IMPACT Awards Development Programme and invited to join the GSK IMPACT Awards Network.

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2023 GSK IMPACT Award winners

Our congratulations go to the ten charities that have won 2023 GSK IMPACT Awards for their outstanding contributions to improving the UK’s health and wellbeing.

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