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The Trust funds originate from the winding up the Queensbury House Hospital in Edinburgh which closed in 1996. The Trust's objects are widely drawn but the trustees generally give where the need is shown and the donation would make a significant difference to the charity concerned, have regard to the locality that the hospital was located and take account of historic links.

Applications must:

• Be targeted at activity benefiting older people particularly in the Old Town, Edinburgh and Lothians area.
• Be able to demonstrate positive impacts and outcomes for the lives of disadvantaged, disabled and vulnerable older people and/or
• Be designed to provide a general benefit for a defined community or group of older people in the population (projects that are intergenerational will also be considered provided they can demonstrate clear benefits to the elderly and align with our other purposes).

They prioritise:

• Newly established groups seeking to tackle the needs of older people where existing resources are scarce or not available.
• Organisations making new or innovative attempts to support older people with fresh approaches to service provision and contributing to wider social inclusion of vulnerable or excluded groups.
• Smaller local charities (but will consider larger charities that meet criteria).

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Registered Charities and organisations such as social enterprises, provided they deliver activities or outcomes that further the Trust’s own purposes, and for no other purpose.

When to apply

Trustees meet twice a year in spring and autumn to consider applications. The annual deadlines for submission of applications will be 15 March and 15 September respectively.

Next deadline: 15 Mar 2025

How to apply

Application forms can be downloaded from the Trust's website and should be submitted via email.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Carers Care experienced people Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments

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