The Trust awards grants to under 21-year-olds with either a physical or learning disability or who are in a situation of deprivation.  The grants have to be for educational purposes and are awarded both to individuals and to groups and organisations working with eligible young people.  Grants are awarded primarily to individuals and groups in the Lothians but can also be awarded elsewhere in Scotland. The grants committee meets approximately six times a year and has an annual budget of approximately £150,000 to disburse in grants ranging from £30 to £2,000.

Over the last few years grants have been awarded for dyslexia tuition, school trips (PLEASE NOTE that applications for class trips to outdoor residential centres such as Benmore, Lagganlia etc can now only be made by schools NOT individuals), bus passes, books and equipment, college expenses, drama, dance and music tuition, special equipment, costs to attend the Special Olympics and computers (where there is a special educational need).  The Trust also awards a few grants each year towards boarding school fees; however, these are exceptional cases and where personal circumstances make a boarding option beneficial. No day school fees are funded.

To apply for a grant click here.