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:
Applications cannot be considered without supporting letters from professionals such as teacher, social workers or GPs. They need to explain why funding is required.
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
TO MAKE A GIFT OR DONATION
All contributions are welcome. For further information, or a gift aid donation form, please contact Sophie Mills.
ACCOUNTS
Download Report and Financial Statements for the Year End 31 Dec. 2022.
Download Report and Financial Statements for the Year End 31 Dec. 2021.
Download Report and Financial Statements for the Year End 31 Dec. 2020.
Download Report and Financial Statements for the Year End 31 Dec. 2019.
Download Report and Financial Statements for the Year End 31 Dec. 2018.
Download Report and Financial Statements for the Year End 31 Dec. 2017.
FUTHER INFORMATION
If you have any questions about John Watson’s Trust, contact James Hamilton.