The Jason Kanabus Fund in the South 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
If you have the skills and experience to run your own
farming-related business but need support to make it happen,
the Enterprise Programme might be able to help you.
Is it for me?
The Enterprise Programme is for people
who:
- Have a farming related business idea they
want help to explore
- Are aged 18-30
- Are unemployed or working fewer than 16
hours a week
- Living in England, Wales or Northern
Ireland
What help could I get?
- Advice on employment options
- Business skills training
- Business planning support
- Start up funding
- Ongoing support from a mentor
- Access to a wide range of free and discounted
products and services. This includes our free legal helpline,
sponsored by DLA Piper
Apply to the Business Programme