Grant News

The John Watson Trust awards grants for educational purposes to children and young people under 21 who have a physical or learning disability or are socially disadvantaged.

Whilst the Trust operates primarily within Edinburgh and the Lothians, it may also award grants Scotland-wide to eligible individuals and organisations, including schools, established charitable organisations and other groups supporting disadvantaged young people.

Grants can cover expenses such as:

• Special or additional tuition
• School trips (must be applied for by the school and not individuals)
• Bus passes
• School expenses such as books and equipment
• Laptops where there is a special education need

Schools may also apply for help towards school trips or outings for eligible pupils. In exceptional cases, where personal circumstances make boarding necessary, school boarding fees may qualify for a grant.

Projects previously funded include:

• Castleview Primary School: £1,000 towards the Benmore trip
• Longstone Primary School: £1,000 towards a residential trip
• Women’s Aid East and mid-Lothian: £1,000 towards their summer programme

 Although applicants can apply for grants of any size, most grants made to individuals by John Watson’s Trust will be in a range between £200 and £2000.

The next closing date is the 24th January 2025.