Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award
The Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award supports humanitarian, scientific or educational projects which follow in the Transglobe Expedition’s tradition of challenge and perseverance.
About the Award
The Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award is given in support of humanitarian, scientific or educational projects which follow in the Transglobe Expedition’s tradition of challenge and perseverance, and enable those benefiting from the Award to achieve worthwhile ambitions and inspire others to do likewise.
The Transglobe Expedition, led by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, was the first expedition to achieve a longitudinal circumnavigation of the Earth using only surface transport. This remarkable journey, spanning over 52,000 miles, took place from 1979 to 1982, and remains one of the greatest feats of exploration and endurance in modern history.
Find out more on the Transglobe Expedition website.
The Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award is designed to support the next generation of emerging travelers and expeditioners, reflecting the spirit, dedication and inspirational values of the Transglobe Expedition.
Grants are historically given for between £2,000 and £5,000, with applications for smaller amounts, as well as larger bids under exceptional circumstances, welcomed.
How to apply
Deadline: 15 September 2025 for projects taking place after 1 January 2026.
All prospective grant applicants are encouraged to read our guidance for Society grants, which include more information about the grants programme, its conditions, how to apply and what is expected if your application is successful.
Please note, for applications to the Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award, applicants should arrange for two reference letters to be sent directly to grants@rgs.org
Applicants should also submit a full risk assessment, emergency response plan and ethics assessment alongside their application.
In very exceptional cases where a strong proposal is put forward that answers a very near-term need, in response to an immediate event or opportunity, applications will be accepted and reviewed outside of the annual awarding cycle. Applications are welcomed from 1 January 2025.
Applicants should email grants@rgs.org in the first instance to receive guidance as to whether a full application might be appropriate.
Read more about expeditions previously supported by the Transglobe Expedition Trust.