The 2011 GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Awards are now open to applications from small and medium UK registered charities that have existed for a minimum of three years. The Awards are an annual scheme that recognises and rewards small to medium sized charities that are doing excellent work to improve people’s health. Nine charities will receive £25,000 each, with one overall winner receiving £35,000. There will also be five highly commended awards of £5,000 and up to five runners-up awards of £3,000. Those organisations that win or are highly commended for an award will also be invited to send up to two representatives to take part in a free training programme, valued at £4,000. The deadline for applications is the 24th September 2010. For more information visit: http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/current_projects/gsk_impact_awards/#inbrief