Peter Sell Award
Objectives of Fund
The aim of the Peter Sell Award is to engage and involve young people in the Scout and Guide associations. It is anticipated that projects will have a legacy beyond the initial expenditure of the grant.
Value Notes
Awards up to £5,000 are available.
Match Funding Restrictions
Match funding is not a specified requirement.
Who Can Apply
Eligible organisations must be part of the Scouts or Guides associations.
Proposals that encourage people who have no previous engagement with scouting or guiding are encouraged.
Applications should demonstrate that the award will have a legacy beyond the initial expenditure of the grant.
Location
United Kingdom
Eligible Expenditure
Projects should widen engagement and involvement in Scouting and Guiding. Additionally, the potential legacy of the award should be demonstrated eg the purchase of equipment that can be used in later years or by encouraging engagement of people, some of whom may then remain involved in the long term.
The Award is intended to fund activities outwith of the normal remit of the Leslie Sell Charitable Trust.
How To Apply
The 2025 closing dates for applications are:
- 14 February for notification at the end of March
- 14 September for notification at the end of October
Applications should be no more than two sides of A4 in 12 point (or larger font) and be submitted by email, and include the following:
- Name of the Scout or Guide Group making the application.
- Contact details.
- Amount requested.
- A brief description of what would be done with the money.
- An explanation of how the money would help to widen involvement with scouting or guides with some idea of the numbers of people involved.
- Why the application is special and should be funded.
- Photos, drawings, or other pictures in support of the application may be included, but not additional written material.
Applicants should contact the Leslie Sell Charitable Trust's website for further information.
