Guidance on how to apply

We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for funding from NHS Lothian Charity. Our charitable grants support a wide range of projects that enhance patient care, improve staff wellbeing, and advance healthcare across NHS Lothian.

Whether you’re planning a refurbishment, purchasing equipment, attending a training course, or taking forward a project that improves care, experience or wellbeing, our funding can help bring your ideas to life.

Before You Begin

To help you prepare a strong application, we’ve created an Application Guidance Document that walks you through each section of the form. It includes important notes, examples, and useful tips to ensure your submission is complete and aligned with our funding criteria.

Please make sure you read the guidance before starting your application. It will help you:
• Understand what information we’re looking for.
• Avoid common mistakes that could delay your application.
• Ensure your project meets our charitable funding requirements.

Please also note that you cannot save the form as you go so you may wish to prepare your responses to the questions in a word document and cut and paste them into the form once you know you have gathered together everything you need. All of the questions are listed in the guidance document to help you plan your responses. Any with an asterisk (*) are mandatory – which means you will not be able to progress or successfully submit your form until these are completed.

If you have any questions at any stage of the application process, or would like advice, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We’re here to support you and help make your application as strong as possible.