
Small Grants
So, if you have previously applied for a Small Grant, don’t worry, you can still apply for charity funding with our new online application process.
What you need to do:
- Read our guidance notes for completing your application – Reading this fully before making a start on your application will maximise your likelihood of success.
- Submit your application through our online application form – You can’t save the form as you go so make sure you have all the details you need to complete it in one sitting.
- We’ll review your application and see if we can match it to a suitable funding stream.
- You’ll then be notified of the outcome.
Please get in touch if you have any questions – we’re here to help! Contact us by emailing [email protected]
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Find out more about how other areas have used charitable funding:

Wee Move Event: Helping Children with Cancer Rediscover Confidence, Joy and the Freedom to Play
“I definitely came home with my heart full.“
Staff from across the hospital volunteered their time because they believed in what the day represented: a reminder that childhood doesn’t stop during treatment, it simply needs space, understanding, and compassion to flourish.

Giving staff the time, space and support to learn together: Falls Learning Conference 2025
Falls remain a leading cause of injury, loss of independence, and hospital admission among older adults in Lothian.

Creating a Calming Space: Enhancing the Waiting Room at Dunbar Medical Practice
Waiting for an appointment can be stressful for patients and families. Thanks to generous donations, Dunbar Medical Practice has transformed their waiting area into a warm, welcoming space where patients and families feel more comfortable and at ease.

Creating a Brighter, More Welcoming Space: Upgrading the Children’s Ward Hub at St John’s Hospital
The hub on the children’s ward at St John’s Hospital is the heart of the team’s work. A space where staff coordinate care and sometimes invite families to discuss treatment plans
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