John Watson’s Trust

THE JOHN WATSON'S TRUST REGISTERED IN SCOTLAND CHARITY NO SC014004 REG OFFICE AT THE SIGNET LIBRARY, PARLIAMENT SQ, EDINBURGH EH1 1RF

PURPOSES

To award grants for educational purposes to children and young people up to and including the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability or who are socially disadvantaged.

 

WHO MAY APPLY

  • Both individuals and organisations.

  • The Trust is currently accepting applications on behalf of beneficiaries resident within Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian and East Lothian.

 

EXAMPLES OF GRANTS

  • Special or additional tuition (please note that we do not fund school fees)

  • School trips within the UK (must be applied for by the school and not individuals)

  • School expenses such as books and equipment

  • Laptops where there is a special education need

 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications deadlines for 2024 are:
26 January 2024; 8 March 2024; 24 May 2024; 26 July 2024; 25 October 2024

Check which of the following applications applies to you.

Application form for Individual children and young people

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.

Please note:

  1. Applications cannot be considered without supporting letters from professionals such as teacher, social workers or GPs. They need to explain why funding is required.

  2. Should you prefer to send a hard copy application, please download an application form from the link above, complete it and return it to us by post (on the address on the form) or by email.

Application form for Organisations

Please note that we do not fund general running costs for organisations. We do not fund staff salaries, wages or costs, as defined by our trustees.

Application form for Teachers setting up School Trips

Schools may apply for help towards individuals or classes attending an educational outing or residential trip. If your school is outwith Edinburgh and the Lothians, please note that we are currently not funding applications for beneficiaries resident beyond this area.

 

TRUSTEES

  • Amanda Laurie WS

  • Cllr Alison Dickie

  • Robin Garrett WS

  • John Harding-Edgar WS

  • Susie Jamieson

  • Laurene Edgar

  • Cllr Finlay McFarlane

  • Kenneth Mackay WS

  • Janet Morton

  • Richard Murray WS

  • Karen Phillips WS

  • Gordon Wylie WS

Clerk and Treasurer

Sophie Mills WS

 

TO MAKE A GIFT OR DONATION

All contributions are welcome. For further information, or a gift aid donation form, please contact Sophie Mills WS.

 

ACCOUNTS

 

FUTHER INFORMATION

If you have any questions about John Watson’s Trust, contact James Hamilton.