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The Belmont Trust was established to safeguard and protect an important example of the historical and architectural heritage of Shetland, Belmont House, for the benefit of the public.

The purpose of the Belmont Built Heritage Grant Scheme is for built heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained, now and in the future. Their grant support will ensure built heritage remains accessible, relevant, sustainable and valued.

What they aim to achieve with the grant funds:

• Built heritage at Risk: The Trust will commit funding to protect, conserve and revitalise built heritage that is in poor condition or at risk of loss, decline, damage, neglect or of being forgotten – ensuring it is valued and better understood.
• Invest in places: Built heritage has a unique role in bringing people together where they live, work and visit. The fund aims to increase people’s connection with the built heritage of their local places through targeted support in historic built heritage.
• Revitalise and maintain: They invite proposals to develop innovative ways to sustain and manage built heritage, revitalising diverse types of built heritage.

The Built Heritage Grant Scheme is a one-time fund and it is not anticipated it will be repeated.

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Geographical areas funded: Shetland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital

Fund award sizes

Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Charities, Trusts, Charitable incorporated organisations, Not-for-profit community and voluntary groups. Applicants must have a minimum of three members on their group or charity’s management committee or board, with at least two members being unconnected.

The fund is open to applicants Shetland wide, however the funding is a legacy of The Belmont Trust and as such, they are keen to support initiatives in the North Isles of Shetland.

When to apply

Now open. Closing date for applications: Friday 27th June 2025 (for decision September 2025)

Next deadline: 27 Jun 2025

How to apply

Guidelines and application forms are available on the Trust website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Community facilities Environment Heritage and building preservation

Beneficiaries funded: Rural communities Local communities

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