Charitable investments

We focus our charitable investments with organisations that are closely aligned to our purpose - to unite our science, talent and technology to get ahead of disease together.

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Our UK charitable investments

We support a number of national and local community projects through the GSK IMPACT Awards and our UK charity investments.

GSK IMPACT Awards

The UK GSK IMPACT Awards, established in 1997, is an annual programme that recognises and rewards charities doing outstanding work to improve people's health and wellbeing throughout the UK. The awards are run in partnership with The King’s Fund, a leading independent health charity, and are open to charities with an annual income of between £150,000 to £3 million that are at least three years old.

The name ‘IMPACT’ is derived from the following criteria: Innovation, Management, Partnership, Achievement, Community focus and Targeting need - all of which applicants must be able to clearly demonstrate.


GSK IMPACT Award winners

However, becoming a GSK IMPACT Award winner means so much more than just receiving the unrestricted donation. As part of the award, all winners are invited to participate in a three-day training and development programme with The King’s Fund (valued at an additional £9,500). In addition, all award winners are also encouraged to join the GSK IMPACT Awards Network, providing ongoing support and connecting past winners together. This is designed to encourage members to work with each other, grow together, and share best practices both online and at face-to-face meetings to promote their continued success and growth.

Award winners receive unrestricted funding of £40,000 together with promotional assets to tell their organisation’s story. Runners-up receive unrestricted funding of £4,000.

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GSK IMPACT Awards judging criteria

Organisations applying for funding via the GSK IMPACT Awards will be measured using the following criteria:


Leadership, creativity and initiative in addressing current challenges in healthcare access and delivery.

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Efficient use of resources; quality of management processes; clear objectives and plans; measurement and monitoring of performance; strength and financial effectiveness of the organisation.

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Working effectively with others (members, users, private and public sector partners, etc); willingness to share ‘best practice’ and to learn from others.

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Measurable results achieved; numbers of people benefited, impact on access to healthcare; difference made.

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Involving and responding to users and the community; openness and provision of information; adaptability to changing circumstances and needs.

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Awareness of community issues and priorities; focus on people in need. 

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GSK Community health programme

The GSK Community health programme is an annual programme that recognises those smaller charities across the UK that are working closely within their communities to tackle health inequalities. It is designed to run alongside the GSK IMPACT Awards and support the next generation of award winners.

GSK Community health programme award winners

The GSK Community health programme is open to registered charities that are at least a year old, located and working in the UK with a total annual income between £20,000 and £150,000. Up to 15 charities will receive up to £10,000 unrestricted funding, plus access to a training and development leadership programme valued at £3,500.

 

Apply for the GSK Community health programme

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UK charities we partner with

We are committed to improving and promoting positive health and wellbeing across the UK through charity partnerships and the exceptional work they do within their communities.

US charitable investments

Across the US, we invest our charitable funds with nonprofit organisations that are doing good for people in need in the communities where we live and work. Visit our US website to learn more.

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