The Edinburgh & Lothian Trust Fund - Grants for Voluntary Organisations

Grants are available to smaller recognised charities in the Edinburgh and Lothian area whose aims and objectives are to provide social welfare. Priority will be given to organisations which combat inequalities and/or promote voluntary action.

Next deadline: 20th Apr 2021

Edinburgh Children Holidays Fund

Charities and other organisations can apply for funding to provide holidays for disadvantaged children and their families.

Ponton House Trust

Proposals to the Trust must be targeted on activity benefiting young people in the Edinburgh and Lothian area. It prefers new or innovative attempts to support young people.

John Watson's Trust

Awards grants for educational purposes to children and young people under the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability, or who are socially disadvantaged. Funding includes support for school and youth trips and residential experiences.

Next deadline: 21st May 2021

The Peter Vardy Foundation

The fund focuses on supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable children in both Scotland and overseas. It provides funds to support educate and care for children and young people.

Red House Home Trust

Red House Home Trust’s objectives are to promote education and training of young persons under the age of 22 who are in need of care, are living in deprived circumstances or otherwise require assistance in adjusting to independent living.

Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation

The Foundation will consider donations to registered charities based in the UK, particularly in areas near the Society's Principal Office or one of its branches. Where there is clear and immediate benefit to the recipients in the UK. Where charities' obje

The Wilson Christie Fund

Support is available for organisations benefiting foreign missionaries and older people in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

EVOC - Training Grants

Organisations in Edinburgh and the Lothians can apply for a grant to cover the cost of an EVOC training sessions for staff or regular volunteers. Each participant can apply to attend two different half day courses or one full session per year.

A E B Charitable Trust

The AEB Charitable Trust make grants in a wide range of areas including wildlife, health, and the elderly. The Trust favours organisations in the Lothians and Borders areas.