SERVICE DETAILS
To award grants for educational purposes to children and young people under 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 operates primarily within Edinburgh and the Lothians but grants may be awarded Scotland-wide depending on each individual case.
The Trust cannot routinely accept requests for day school or university fees, but grants are occasionally made for funding school expenses such as equipment, outings and tuition. School boarding fees may qualify for grants in exceptional cases where personal circumstances make boarding necessary.
EXAMPLES OF GRANTS
- Special or additional tuition
- School trips within the UK (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
Individuals...
HOW TO APPLY
Please see http://www.wssociety.co.uk/charities/jwt
Applications cannot be considered without supporting letters from professionals such as teacher, social workers or GPs. They need to explain why funding is required.
Organisations...
HOW TO APPLY
Please see http://www.wssociety.co.uk/charities/jwt
Teachers – School trips...
Schools may apply for help towards individuals or classes attending an educational outing or residential trip.
HOW TO APPLY
Please see http://www.wssociety.co.uk/charities/jwt
Boarding fees...
Awards for boarding fees may be given in exceptional cases where personal circumstances make boarding a necessary option. Applications cannot be considered without two supporting letters from professionals such as a teachers, social workers or GPs.
HOW TO APPLY
Please see http://www.wssociety.co.uk/charities/jwt
Further information
If you have any questions about John Watson’s Trust, contact James Hamilton.
