SERVICE DETAILS
The association supports organisations devoted to the care and welfare of children and young people in Scotland with a preference for those residing in the Edinburgh area. Grant giving covers a range of activities from music to sport, disability and care.
Priority will be given to smaller charities whose small grants can make a difference and who may find it difficult to obtain funds elsewhere.
Geographical areas funded: Edinburgh and wider Scotland.
Dr Guthrie's Schools' Association was founded in 1847 by the Reverend Dr Thomas Guthrie and for over 100 years ran schools for children in need. Scottish Charity Number SC009302
Following a change in government policy the schools were closed and the Association reconstituted as an unincorporated association in 1987. The remaining funds on the closure of the schools are now the endowment, the income of which is used for the distribution of grants. The objective of the Association is to support organisations devoted to the care and welfare of children and young people.
Funds available:
Generally, about £70,000 is available for distribution each year and the grants are usually limited to £2,000 or less. Priority will be given to smaller charities whose small grants can make a difference and who may find it difficult to obtain funds elsewhere.
Priority will be given to:
- Organisations supporting economically and socially disadvantaged children and young people aged 10 - 21 years
- Small local organisations as opposed to national organisations
- Creative and outdoor pursuits for disadvantaged children and young people
- Organisations supporting young unemployed people
Applications:
The deadline for applications is 25 January, May and September.
To apply for a grant, download and complete an application form and send it to the grant administrator:
The Grant Administrator, PO BOX 28838, Edinburgh EH15 2XZ.
Email: drguthrie16@gmail.com
Please see https://www.azets.co.uk/dr-guthrie-s-association to download an application form.
Make contact
- Kirsty Ashworth
- Charity Accounts, Accounts and Business Services Senior Manager
- SM-Charity@azets.co.uk
- 0131 473 3500
