FWD awards grants for career development through its Fellowship Trust, which was set up in 1964 to encourage young people to enter the industry, train them for the future, and nurture, reward and retain the brightest talents.

Grants of up to £2,500 is available through FWD to food and drink wholesalers to help build skills and encourage learning and development within their teams.

The bursary is available to any member company of FWD and Spar UK regional distributors, who must commit to match-funding the proposed training.

Applicants will be requested to explain how the proposed training will be of value in their role within their organisation and to outline how it will benefit their career and personal development.  We welcome and encourage applications from minority groups in championing inclusion and diversity within our sector.

Employers must set out how the proposed training meets the aims and objectives of the company’s learning and development strategy.   It is important to note, the bursary does not endorse applications that cover training for areas which are a legal requirement as part of doing business or those which relate to general business improvement projects, such as the support or management of computer-based information systems.

FWD Fellowship Fund Application Criteria

Application form