The Jason Kanabus Fund in the North West
Interested in farming, but need skills,
training, or support? We might be able to
help.
Jason
Kanabus was a young farmer from Sussex who cared
deeply about the countryside and the country way of life. When
Jason was told he was terminally ill with cancer, he decided his
legacy should benefit those in communities similar to his own.
Jason’s legacy is a considerable one. Grandson of
the late Sir Robert Sainsbury, he inherited £2.5
million on his 30th birthday shortly before he died. Jason
bequeathed this entire estate to The Prince’s Trust, enabling us to
set up The Jason Kanabus Fund.
The Jason Kanabus Fund helps give young people interested in
farming two routes into the industry.
You could apply for money and support through:
- Development Awards
- Enterprise Programme
Development Awards
Interested in farming but need skills or training?
- Can’t afford training or course fees?
- Need to buy equipment or tools?
If you are aged 14-25 you could receive money and support to
help you get into farming-related education, training or work.
A Prince’s Trust Development Award could give you:
- A cash award of up to £2,500 for tools or equipment leading to
work in the farming industry
- Relevant course fees
- Money towards the costs of a work placement on a farm
Apply for a Development Award
The Enterprise Programme
Do you have the skills and experience to run your own
farming-related business but need support to make it happen?
- Help to explore and test your business idea
- Business planning advice
- Mentoring support to achieve your goals
If you’re aged 18-30, unemployed or working fewer than 16
hours a week and have a business idea for the farming
industry, you could receive money and support to start your
business.
The Enterprise Programme at The Prince’s Trust could give
you:
- A low interest loan of up to £5,000
- A grant of up to £2,000
- Ongoing advice from a volunteer business mentor
- A test marketing grant
- Business support and specialist advice
Apply to the Enterprise Programme