Grants
Who is eligible
The constitution of the The Royal Caledonian Charities Trust states that its charitable gifts must go towards the support of Scottish people, with a bias towards military causes. Please read through the guidance below if you think your organisation might be eligible for one of our grants.
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Are you either
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A charity registered with Charity Commission for England & Wales or the Office of the Scottish Charity Regular (OSCR), OR
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An organisation that can demonstrate a clear charitable track record and purposes?
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Are you based in
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Scotland (any part thereof), OR
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Another part of the UK, but with the clear purpose of supporting Scottish people within that area?
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Does your organisation support people in one or more of the following areas
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The elderly,
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Children and young people (ages 0-18),
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People living with disabilities,
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People living with injuries or illness,
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The homeless, OR
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The military?
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Please note your application would benefit from the following:
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An ability to share formal accounts (preferably audited)
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An annual income of £750,000 or less
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A reference or letter of support from someone known to the Trust (e.g. one of our Patronesses)​
Apply for support
Please note that applications for our 2025 Grant Programme will open on August 1st, 2025. All applications should be submitted by the end of that same month, with successful applicants notified before the end of September.​ If you have read the guidance above and wish to be sent the application form, please fill out your details below.​