The Lady Peel Awards

Each year the Trust seeks to award grants, of up to £2,500, to support projects that will strengthen a catholic understanding of Christianity, and catholic mission, within the Church of England. These grants stand alongside the Trust's ongoing support of the Church in the developing world. 

With these grants, the Trust will seek to support projects that promote the following:

• Worship of God with the whole of one’s being

• Understanding of the Christian faith, and of the whole of creation and human life, in relation to God

• Action that demonstrates the church’s commitment to justice, peace and truth

Examples include catechesis, encouragement ofChristian vocation, study days (for example on Christian doctrine, or teaching the Christian faith in relation to the arts), events for liturgical formation, local festivals, or parish missions.

Our aim is to encourage confidence, creativity, and vitality within the catholic tradition of the Church of England. Priority will be given to initiatives that can demonstrate likely continuing impact, in the setting where the event takes place or beyond.

We want the initiatives we support to be successful and therefore encourage applicants to factor in the cost of administrative support. The Trust does not intend to provide continuation funding for projects it supports.

From 2024, a grant will be made each year in memory the Revd Anna Matthews, who had been an active trustee.

Applicants should send an initial proposal of no more than two sides, which is to include a description of the project, with clearly defined outputs and a sense of its setting, evidence of need, and an account of the total cost of the project, including the proportion that the grant would cover. Applications should also provide evidence of the theological tradition of the parish or organisation for which support is sought, and a brief account of the financial position of the church. Shortlisted applications may be asked to supply further information.

Applications for 2027 will open from 9 April 2027.