Grants and Funding
We provide grants and funding across NHS Lothian to support the improvement of health and wellbeing across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
In 2022/23, we committed over £3.5m in charitable grants to support NHS Lothian staff, patients and visitors.
Here are some of the projects our funding has supported:
Building for the Future: Supporting a Legacy of Patient-Centred Care at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre
A Holistic Approach to Healing NHS Lothian Charity is delighted to have supported the teams at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre […]
Transforming Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Rooms at East Lothian Community Hospital
NHS Lothian Charity has continued its programme of art and therapeutic design to improve patient experience at East Lothian Community […]
Enhancing the Patient Experience at East Lothian Community Hospital
East Lothian Community Hospital holds a special place in the hearts of our community, providing vital care and support to […]
Making a difference for children living with cancer
A special trip was organised for young people aged 13 to 18, who are undergoing treatment for cancer at the […]
Find out more about the support available through our charity
Specific and Ward Funds
Small Grants
Climate Challenge Grants
The Elsie Inglis Staff Development Award
Did you know…
Our Tonic Arts team works with specialist organisations across the region to bring the healing power of arts to patients across NHS Lothian. Our programme of music, theatre, film, spoken word, storytelling and creative writing helps encourage creativity, reduce exclusion and assist social and personal development.
In addition to our annual grants programme, we also support four strategic programmes. These include:
Strategic Programmes
Arts in Health
Green Health
Staff Wellbeing and Professional Development
Volunteering
Got any questions
Get in touch to find out more about the different funding we provide and how we can support you to take forward ideas that will improve the health and wellbeing of patients and staff across NHS Lothian.