Gannochy Trust

To improve the quality of community life in Perth and Kinross, and for people across Scotland.

Description

Fund name	Project, core, and capital funding for charities in Perth and Kinross
Grant size	Small grants up to £10,000, main grants up to £30,000 and major grants over £30,000
Funder's interests	Improve the quality of community life in Perth and Kinross, and for people across Scotland
Activities supported	Scottish registered charities only
Themes	For Perth and Kinross: Improve quality of life Develop and inspire children and young people (up to 21) Improve the built or natural environment for community use Rest of Scotland: Develop & inspire children and young people (up to 21)
Inclusions	Capital grants - these can include heating upgrades Delivery of projects and activities Core funding for operational costs such as salaries, overheads, and day-to-day running costs Capital funding to create or improve an asset, such as a new building or refurbishment
Exclusions and other info	Excludes faith-based organisations, but churches in Perth and Kinross can apply if their funding application is for a non-faith-based community project Specific grant programmes for Perth and Kinross only, and for the rest of Scotland Grants for a maximum of three years, but the first grant will be one year only
How to apply	Read the guidance and complete the application form. Capital projects are advised to contact the fund for a Stage 1 Template first
Deadline	3 October 2025 (Applications open 4 August)

Contact information

01738 620 653

admin@gannochytrust.org.uk

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