In 2026 we want to support activities which bring people who are impacted by poverty, social isolation, and exclusion together in ways which are creative, impactful and have the potential to have lasting legacy.

 Theme:

 “Projects that tackle the impact of poverty and promote inclusion.”

Funding available:

In 2026 our grants will be available up to a maximum £6,000 each. However, we recognise that impactful activities can often cost less and we welcome applications of less than £6,000. We want to see projects that promote community activities, reduce poverty and the impact of poverty, tackle inequalities and enhance diversity and equality e.g. lunch clubs, cooking groups, arts and crafts and DIY projects.

Who can apply:

  • Any registered Scottish Charity or constituted community group, provided they are based in Edinburgh and focus their activities within the city boundary.
  • Organisations with an overall income of no more than £750,000. Please note priority will be given to those with an annual income of less than £600,000.
  • Applications may include core costs related to the delivery of the project such as utilities, salaries, venue hire and other costs which make the project viable.
  • Applications from partnerships or consortiums are welcomed, however, one of the partners must apply as the lead organisation who will be accountable for the grant.
  • Organisations funded by the Trust within the past two years can apply again, provided their application is for a completely different proposal than that which was previously funded.
  • A governing document, bank account in the name of the organisation and the most current signed charity accounts MUST be supplied.

 We will not fund:

  • Requests from individuals or non-constituted groups.
  • The following Projects or initiatives.
  • bodies constituted as statutory or other public-sector organisations.
  • Profit distributing companies, partnerships or organisations including CICs with share capital.
  • The promotion of faith groups, religion, political beliefs, or animal welfare.
  • Projects seeking repeat or multi-year funding.
  • large Festivals, Events, or theatrical adaption.
  • Foreign trips or overseas projects.
  • Organisations less than one year old.
  • Organisations out with the city boundary of Edinburgh, and
  • Organisations involved in the distribution of grants or funds to other organisation’s/individuals.