Road Safety Trust

About

Road Safety Trust is an independent grant-giving organisation based in Manchester.

It funds research and practical interventions to reduce deaths and injuries on roads across the UK.

The Trust awards grants of up to £300,000 over periods of up to three years to public sector and not-for-profit organisations. Funded projects have covered vehicle design, cycling injuries, hazard perception, brake light design, trauma techniques at road traffic collisions, and police pursuit management.

The Trust's funds come from UKROEd, its not-for-profit trading subsidiary which operates the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS). Annual surpluses from UKROEd are gifted to the Trust to support its grant-giving activities.

Common questions

Where is Road Safety Trust based?

Road Safety Trust is based at Manchester, Greater Manchester.

What does Road Safety Trust do?

Road Safety Trust is a Manchester-based independent grant-giving organisation that funds research and practical road safety improvements across the UK, with grants available to public sector and not-for-profit organisations.

What sector does Road Safety Trust work in?

Road Safety Trust works in the Civic & Social Organization sector.

How can I contact Road Safety Trust?

You can contact Road Safety Trust by telephone on +44 7731 462451, by email at ruth.purdie@roadsafetytrust.org.uk or through its website at https://roadsafetytrust.org.uk.