The Nelsonspirit Future Leaders Fund provides modest grants to Norfolk-based young people aged between 17-24, who want to grow themselves as leaders whilst helping others within a community, creating a positive social impact on a global scale. Applications can be accepted at any time whilst the Fund is open.
About Nelsonspirit
Nelsonspirit is an independent social impact business, their purpose is to grow leaders. Inspired by the spirit of Horatio Nelson, they support, encourage and develop the leaders of today and the leaders of tomorrow.
The Future Leaders Fund is supported by Norfolk’s leaders of today – leading businesses and charities based in Norfolk – and is designed to equip the leaders of tomorrow with key leadership skills. To date, there have been over 60 recipients of the grant, and young people have participated in a range of projects both locally and internationally.

How to Apply:
Complete the application form linked to at the bottom of this page and email it to office@nelsonspirit.co.uk
- The advisory board will consider the application and inform you of their decision by email. Consideration will be given to the level of detail in the form, evidence of a significant amount of funds already raised and the quality of the plan to raise the balance
- Following consideration by the board, some applicants will be made an offer of a grant
NB: If the proposed trip/project is cancelled then we would expect allocated funds to be returned to the Nelsonspirit fund. This will not preclude anyone from reapplying in the future.
Fund Exclusions:
- Any trips, projects and expeditions that are part of a programme of educational study, for example part of a university course
Recipients need to meet three conditions on receipt of the offer:
- After their return, the recipient comes along to one of our Nelsonspirit Leaders meetings to present a short talk about their experience to our funders.
- The recipient sends us images of themselves on their project, upon completion, for use in our Nelsonspirit marketing.
- The recipient promotes the Nelsonspirit Future Leaders Fund, as appropriate.
Any questions?
Contact Nelsonspirit at office@nelsonspirit.co.uk
Call for Applications
Open
Maximum Grant
Typically £000s
Who can apply?
Norfolk based young people aged 17-24 years
Eligible Area
Breckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, North Norfolk, Norwich, and South Norfolk