The Trust is seeking applications for the Peter Kershaw Memorial Bursary.
Peter Kershaw, the ex-chairman of Joseph Holt brewery, who died in 2000, set up his trust partly to benefit disadvantaged young people

Organisations with charitable status in Greater Manchester are invited to apply for the bursary, which will be awarded on the basis of up to £25,000 for year 1, £15,000 for year 2 and £10,000 for year 3.

Priority will be given to organisations that can show a firm shared element of funding beyond year 1 and where the appointment creates new opportunities.

To apply applicants should send a short reasoned statement and a detailed budget and a copy of the latest audited accounts to, 22 Ashworth Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9DE.

For further information, email: pkershawtrust@btinternet.com

Application deadline: Wednesday 30 September 2009