SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

Peter Scott Award for Outstanding Contribution to Charity

Celebrating the outstanding work of local people for their community.

Peter F Scott CBE was a philanthropist with imagination and an unwavering enthusiasm for the people and the geography of the North West, and Kendal in particular. He sought engagement with those from all walks of life and endowed our Trust with the assets that allow us to support so many charitable enterprises operating in Cumbria and Lancaster District today.


The Peter Scott Award, which was created to commemorate his legacy, recognises individuals working in the voluntary sector who share his passion for the area, his interest in people, and his philanthropic values. It was first presented in 2014 and the award winner receives a grant of £2,500, which they can allocate to a charity of their choice.

The recipients are considered and proposed each year by our Director and then selected by our Board. It is a very low key and personal award, concentrating on celebrating the achievements of recipients, their organisations, and the impact they make.


The most successful initiatives in the sector are about more than a charitable idea; they are about truly excellent people who make a real difference, people who are often unsung, working in difficult conditions and challenging themselves and others.


We have worked with 
all the Peter Scott Award recipients so far and witnessed the effect that they have on the people they work with. On reading their profiles, you will see that they have persistence, imagination, drive, ingenuity, and a great deal of humanity. You will also see that they are excellent managers and leaders.


We look forward to adding to this cadre of extraordinary people in the years ahead.

Meet the incredible recipients:

2023: Les McLeese, YouthAbility

For his commitment to the continuing provision of a vital youth service for the area’s young.

Les McLeese

2022: Janice Brockbank and Brenda Holden, Good Enough Start

Janice Brockbank and Brenda Holden’s work to support parents in the critical first 1001 days of life.


2021: Angela Good, South Workington Youth Partnership

For supporting her community during the Covid-19 Pandemic working from South Workington Youth Partnership.

Angela Good

2020: Alan Docker, Walney Community Trust

For work to ensure an active, thriving community of positive support in Walney for nearly 60 years.


2019: Helen Storey, Triple A

For setting up Triple A and transforming the lives of people with autism across the county and beyond.


2017: Yakub Patel, Community Development Lancaster

For 16 years at the helm of Lancaster's Marsh Community Centre, his role in helping to create Lancashire Youth Challenge, and as Chief Executive of Lancaster CVS.


2016: Paul Rowe, The Phoenix Youth Project

For his 12 years plus of managing The Phoenix Youth Project and incredible fundraising to keep it going.

Paul Rowe

2014: Jan Davinson, Cumbria Federation of Young Farmers Clubs

Jan Davinson and her 17 years of dedication and achievement with the Cumbria Federation of Young Farmers Clubs.

cumbria young farmers clubs

Peter Scott Award

Peter F Scott CBE was a philanthropist with imagination and an unwavering enthusiasm for the people and the geography of the North West, and Kendal in particular. He endowed our Trust with the assets that allow us to support so many charitable enterprises operating in Cumbria and North Lancashire today.

The recipients are considered and proposed each year by our Director and then selected by our Board. They are always truly excellent people who make a real difference, people who are often unsung, working in difficult conditions and challenging themselves and others. We know them well, as they have been supported by our Trust, and we have worked with them, observed them, and witnessed the effect that they have on the people they work with. On reading their profiles, you will see that they have persistence, imagination, drive, ingenuity, and – above all – a great deal of humanity. You will also see that they are excellent managers and leaders.