GSK IMPACT Awards Network

Why It Matters

As the voluntary health sector faces funding uncertainty and rising demand amid NHS reorganization, the awards and network strengthen charities’ capacity, influence and resilience, helping them scale services and shape health inequality responses. This peer-led model amplifies impact by spreading best practices and leadership skills across a fragmented sector.

Summary

The GSK IMPACT Awards, a partnership between GSK and The King’s Fund running since 1997, provides funding, training and recognition to small and medium UK health and wellbeing charities. Winners undergo rigorous assessment that highlights strengths and areas for development, and many report national recognition, expanded services and leadership development after winning. In response to winners’ requests, The King’s Fund established the GSK IMPACT Awards Network — a 140-member peer network that offers ongoing professional development, peer support and access to expert speakers. Members say the network reduces isolation for senior leaders, fosters collaboration and accelerates practical improvements across the voluntary health sector.

Original Description

The GSK IMPACT Awards Network is a unique learning network that supports GSK IMPACT Award-winning charities to develop their leaders, share skills and expertise, and build recognition of their significant and vital contribution to the health and social care system.

In this video, members outline the challenges facing the charity sector and describe how the Network has supported them to navigate these challenges, develop their leadership skills and build vital connections with other charities and organisations across the health and care sector.