Hugh and Montague Leney (Travelling) Awards Trust

Students who are spending their gap year doing community or humanitarian projects could apply for an award of up to £2,500 from the Hugh and Montague Leney (Travelling) Awards Trust.

The money provided is not intended to cover total costs. Parents' contributions, individual initiative and other sources of fundraising or sponsorship will be considered towards the application.

Individuals and small groups are encouraged to use their initiative in the planning and fulfilment of worthwhile projects and in their commitment to the less fortunate.

The award will be given to projects that are of a humanitarian nature in less well-developed regions and beneficial to the local community.

It is not an overseas holiday. The overseas project needs to have a duration of at least 4 weeks but particularly strong applications for shorter projects may still be considered.

To apply for a travelling award from the Hugh and Montague Leney (Travelling) Awards Trust you had to be:

• between the age of 16 and 19 years old
• attending a school in Kent, Medway, Bexley or Bromley or have left school in the last 12 months

Preference is given to those who have:

• shown qualities of leadership
• chosen a venture which is likely to help their future life and career

Applications closed on 27 February 2026.

The Hugh and Montague Leney (Travelling) Awards Trust will be in contact regarding whether your application is successful or not.

Email hughmontagueleneytrust@kent.gov.uk for application support.

Our trustees

Trustees are the people responsible for controlling the work, management and administration of the charity on behalf of its beneficiaries. They make decisions about the charity together, working as a team.

Ana Rowley

School or organisation I work for: Kent County Council (KCC)

Current role: Education Services Planning and Resources Manager

About me: I am the Education Services Planning and Resources Manager, in the Children, Young People and Education Directorate. I have worked for KCC for the last 21 years, and for most of that time in the Education Division with schools and school leaders.

Valérie Mitchell

School or organisation I work for: Dover Grammar School for Girls

Current role: Assistant Head Teacher

About me: I enjoy reading, gardening (I love seeing the vegetables and fruit I have tended, whatever the weather, grow) and spending time with my family and friends. My big love, however, is cooking and baking. I can lose many hours decorating cakes!

Lynn Glover

School or organisation I work for: Hope View School

Current role: Assistant Headteacher at Hope View School

About me: I enjoy reading, walking and shopping in my spare time. I have recently become interested in watching the Women's Super League, having children who play football has helped me enjoy watching the game. I spend Sunday mornings on the sideline and the afternoon watching the ladies games with my children. I love going on holiday, I am a keen camper and have seen much of Britain, France, Holland and Belgium under canvas with electricity of course!

Gavin Ford

School or organisation I work for: St. Edmund's Catholic School, Dover.

Current role: Head of Humanities

About me: I love running and singing. I am trying to complete all the major world marathons having competed in London and Chicago so far. I sing in choral societies in Canterbury and London, and have been lucky enough to perform at the Royal Albert Hall. I believe passionately in chasing your dreams, whatever they may be!