Rees Jeffreys Road Fund
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £30,000
- Where they fund
- United Kingdom
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
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reesjeffreys.co.ukAbout Rees Jeffreys Road Fund
The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is a UK charity established in 1950 by the transport campaigner William Rees Jeffreys. Its mission is to improve the quality, safety and enjoyment of roads for everyone, including drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and communities. The Trust supports projects that combine academic research, professional development and practical improvements to highways and transport infrastructure, always with an emphasis on public benefit and innovation. The Fund offers three grant programmes: Project Grants for UK registered charities and schools, MSc Bursaries for individuals committed to a career in transport, and Ready for the Future Grants targeting skills gaps. It favours proposals with national significance and those involving other funding partners. Geographically, it works across the United Kingdom, with a focus on transport and highways-related work. The Trust is distinctive in blending academic support, research, and tangible roadside improvements, having created over 70 rest areas and viewpoints across England, Wales and Scotland.
What Rees Jeffreys Road Fund funds
The Fund supports transport and highways-related work across the United Kingdom, including academic research, professional development, and practical improvements to roads and infrastructure. It funds projects that address skills gaps in the transport sector, such as training for those who would not otherwise be able to afford to study. The Trust also provides MSc bursaries for individuals with a strong commitment to developing a career in the transport sector. Project Grants support research, project delivery, capital works, and training, with a preference for proposals that have national significance and involve other funding partners. The Fund has a legacy of creating rest areas and viewpoints, reflecting its interest in tangible roadside improvements that benefit all road users.
Who can apply
The Fund welcomes applications from UK registered charities, schools, and individuals. Project Grants are open to registered charities and schools based in the United Kingdom. MSc Bursaries are for individuals committed to a career in the transport sector who would not normally be able to undertake the course. Ready for the Future Grants are aimed at individuals addressing recognised skills gaps. The Trust favours proposals with national significance and those involving other funding partners. There is no religious restriction on applicants.
What Rees Jeffreys Road Fund doesn't fund
The Fund does not support activities unrelated to transport or highways. It does not provide unrestricted core funding. Individuals are only supported through the MSc Bursaries and Ready for the Future Grants programmes, not through Project Grants.
How much does Rees Jeffreys Road Fund give?
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 46 sourced facts
- Two-stage process
- 1 rounds a year
- Multi-year funding
- Two-stage process
- Next deadline 9 October 2026
- 2 rounds a year
- Multi-year funding
- Online application form
- 1 rounds a year
- Single-year grants
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Rees Jeffreys Road Fund funds — and what they won't
provide financial support for those with a strong commitment to developing a career in the Transport Sector, who would not normally be able to undertake the course
Good to know
How to apply to Rees Jeffreys Road Fund
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund takes applications via two-stage application.
- Published programme route: two-stage process.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Rees Jeffreys Road Fund provide?
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund runs 3 grant programmes — MSc Bursaries: Up to £10,000 · Project Grants: £5,000 – £30,000 · Ready for the Future Grants: Up to £10,000.
Where does Rees Jeffreys Road Fund fund charities?
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund funds charities operating in United Kingdom.
Does Rees Jeffreys Road Fund accept unsolicited applications?
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Rees Jeffreys Road Fund?
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: two-stage process.
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