The Elsie Inglis Staff Development Award
We’ve simplified our funding application process – meaning that you no longer need to know in advance which fund or grant programme you’re applying to for charitable support.
So, if you have previously applied for a charity-funded Elsie Inglis Staff Development Award through HR and OD, don’t worry, you can still apply, you just submit your application directly to the Charity now. Simply follow the steps below, and we’ll match your request to the most suitable funding stream.
- 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].
Got a learning or development opportunity in mind?
Frequently Asked Questions About the Change to the Application Process
Elsie Inglis Staff Development Award applications no longer go through HR and OD. Instead, they are submitted directly to NHS Lothian Charity using a single, streamlined application process.
You can find out more about this process by watching our Introduction to Accessing Support from NHS Lothian Charity video on Vimeo.
To have one clear route for all charity funding requests, making applying for charity funding easier and more consistent:
- Simpler Overall Process: One single application route for all charity funding requests, making it easier to apply – regardless of the type of project or area of support.
- Less confusion: A clear, central point of contact for all charity funding queries and applications.
- Maximising support: Applications will be reviewed by the charity team who has oversight of all the charitable funds available and can assess if your application might be better supported through an alternative or additional funding source, providing more opportunities to maximise the impact of donations and support more staff.
No. The same support for learning and development opportunities that currently exists will continue. The only change is how you apply for that support.
Staff can apply for learning and development opportunities. Travel, subsistence or resources such as books or course materials or not covered as part of the Elsie Inglis Development Awards.
Some examples of what the funding can be used for can include:
- Conferences and events
- External training courses at a range of education levels
- Completing an apprenticeship
- Digital courses
In general, grants are;
- Capped at a maximum of £250 (individual) and £500 (group) per application
- Limited to one grant per year
- Awarded in response to applications that align with our priority objectives:
- Enhancing patient and carer experience
- Improving clinical outcomes
- Supporting staff wellbeing and professional development
- Improving community health/Reducing health inequalities
These are general guidelines, but the Charity recognises that there may be circumstances that require some flexibility or a different funding approach. So, if you have an idea which you would like to explore and are not sure if it fits into the general guidelines above, get in touch with the Charity: [email protected]
- Application Guidance (please read this carefully before starting your application)
- Application Form
Email the NHS Lothian Charity team at [email protected].
Looking for more information?
If you would like more information on how to apply for charity funding, please get in touch.