Craigcrook Mortification (SC001648) is an ancient charity founded in 1719 and currently governed by the Craigrook Mortification Act 1897. The charity was established by the deed of mortification of John Strachan of Craigcrook, Writer to the Signet. Craigcrook provides a yearly grant of £1,230 to men and women over the age of 60 who were born in Scotland or have resided in Scotland for not less than 10 years who appear to be in poor circumstances. John Strachan WS’s deed of mortification specifies that the charity is to be governed by two Writers to the Signet, two members of the Faculty of Advocates and nominees of the Presbytery of Edinburgh.
The Trustees meet twice per year in May and November and oversee management of the charity’s investment portfolio and land in the Craigcrook area of Edinburgh, as well as the grant administration. The WS Society’s Governance and Charities team carries out the day-to-day administration of the charity.
Craigcrook is seeking a Writer to the Signet to join the Board of Trustees. Please contact Sophie Mills WS with notes of interest or questions.