Elaine Hardy PhD has published a report into vehicle insurance write-offs. Sometimes vehicles which have been badly damaged and declared as a “write-off” by an insurance company are sold to buyers without a declaration of the extent or even the existence of past damage. Not only may this affect the Read more…
In 2020 Rees Jeffreys Road Fund provided a grant to Boxgrove Parish Council as a contribution towards improving access to this historic landmark Halnaker Windmill, and other local landmarks such as the “Tunnel of Trees”. Halnaker Windmill is a Grade 2 Listed Building and the top of Halnaker Hill is Read more…
The Trustees of Rees Jeffreys Road Fund are announcing their commitment to supporting study at Masters level for people wishing to study road or transport related subjects. The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund will provide up to eight Bursaries for Masters students starting in the academic year 2022-2023. The Fund is Read more…
The Trustees of the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund are celebrating 150 years since the birth of their benefactor William Rees Jeffreys with a major UK-wide Competition. Trustees are offering grants – up to a possible £150,000, plus cash prizes of £5,000 for schools – to encourage new and creative thinking Read more…
The Fund is delighted to announce the recent appointment of Dr Suzy Charman as a Trustee.
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund has been collaborating with Future Visions Transport Group to run an innovative set of projects lead by emerging transport professionals. Reports by all five projects are now available on the FTVG website. congratulations to everyone involved.
The Fund has supported Bader Media Entertainment CIC to develop some alternative, tongue in cheek videos aimed at prompting awareness of the impact of roadside littering. Bader Media Entertainment CIC, who were also supported by Clean Up Britain, recently held a premier of three films in the series. You can Read more…
This page tells you about the Physical and Roadside projects we have provided grant funding to over recent years. 2020 Essex Waterways – Heybridge Basin Access: a grant of £8,000 was awarded to fund improved access to the Heybridge Basin at the sea lock junction of the Chelmer and Blackwater Read more…
This page tells you about the Education projects we have provided grant funding to over recent years. 2020 Bursaries: The Fund awards financial support of £10,000 each to postgraduates studying in transport related subjects. Although the scheme was paused for 2020/21 the Fund decided, because of exceptional circumstances, to make Read more…
This page tells you about the Research projects we have provided grant funding to over recent years. 2020 CIRIA – Gully Pots Study: a grant of £7,500 was awarded to contribute towards a national survey of road gully emptying practices amongst regulators and industry. This study is due to start Read more…