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.

Edina Trust - Science Grant Scheme

The Edina Trust provides non-competitive, easy-to-access grants, for state primary schools in certain regions of the UK, to be used to promote the teaching of science and gardening.

Foundation Scotland - Blackridge Community Fund

The Blackridge Community Fund supports community groups and charities working in the Blackridge area that provide activities or services which enhance quality of life, contribute to vibrant communities, and promote community spirit.

Next deadline: 17th Jun 2021

The Wilson Christie Fund

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

West Lothian Educational Trust

The Trust provides grants for various educational purposes for individuals and groups residing in West Lothian. Individuals must have originated in West Lothian and have lived there for the last three years.

Next deadline: 30th Jun 2021

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.