South Lanarkshire Council Charitable Trusts
Details
South Lanarkshire Charitable Trust comprises 50 charitable trusts funds/bequests established under previous local authorities. Each trust fund/bequest is restricted for the purpose it was set up. The most significant fund is the Loudon Bequest Trust Fund which is used to help finance holidays for elderly people within 12 Local Authority areas in the West of Scotland. Other Trust Funds are those held by the previous District Councils and provide financial assistance to organisations and individuals who meet the terms set by the specific funds.
- Within the Clydesdale area, grants are made to the elderly, the poor and the needy. Specific grants are also made for optical and dental treatment.
- Within the Rutherglen area, grants are used to cater for a free annual lunch for the elderly to foster spirit within the community. Cash gifts are also presented.
- Within the East Kilbride area, the grants are made to local churches for use in their charitable work to benefit the poor and needy.
- Within the Hamilton Area, individual grants are given to the poor and needy, the elderly, specified schools and youth groups.
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Geographical areas funded: South Lanarkshire
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital, Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Organisations in the defined areas of the Trust fund and for the purposes of the funds. Areas covered are 12 Local Authority areas of West Scotland: Clydesdale, Rutherglen, East Kilbride and Hamilton
Organisations must be based in South Lanarkshire and non-profit making, have an adopted constitution or set of rules and have a bank or building society account in the name of the organisation and keep audited accounts (or income and expenditure accounts).
When to apply
At any time.
How to apply
Contact the Council via email to request an application form.
Exclusions
Activites funded: General charitable activities
Beneficiaries funded: General public
Last reviewed 9 days ago
South Lanarkshire Council Charitable Trusts
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Charity registered in Scotland SC025089
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Council Offices Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA
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