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The Trust’s charitable purposes are the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, the advancement of citizenship and community development and the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

The trustees main focus is on protecting and enhancing green spaces in and around Edinburgh, Scotland and beyond. In particular they wish to support projects that enhance the public's enjoyment and appreciation of green spaces including the horticultural and aesthetic enhancement of green spaces.

The trustees are keen to support organisations that might have difficulties in obtaining public funding from other sources.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

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Who can apply

Any organisation or group can apply for projects that create or improve green spaces across Scotland, especially in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The trustees are particularly interested in projects that can demonstrate public involvement and community-based fundraising, and in organisations that may find it difficult to obtain public funding from other sources.

When to apply

You can apply throughout the year. The deadline for annual donations is usually 31 March each year. The Trustees tend to meet during the course of the Summer to consider all applications.

Next deadline: 31 Mar 2027

How to apply

Application form available on the Trust's website.

Contact information

Activites funded: Arts and culture Citizenship and community involvement Community facilities Environment Heritage and building preservation Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: General public Urban communities

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