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 2023/24, we committed over £5.3m in charitable grants to support NHS Lothian staff, patients and visitors.
£3.7m
Restricted and Designated Funds
£411k
Tonic Arts
£400k
Capital Projects
£250k
Volunteering
£247k
Green Health
£200k
Income Maximisation
£177k
Staff Wellbeing (Work Well)
£172k
Small Grants
£150k
Research, Development and Innovation
£129k
Staff Psychological Therapies
£72k
Patient Wi-Fi
Got an idea? Not sure what funding might be available to support?
Here are some of the projects our funding has supported:
Supporting a Dedicated Office Space for Oncology Registrar Doctors
We were delighted to support the creation of a dedicated office space registrar doctors in the Oncology department at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh to help improve team dynamics, collaboration, morale and overall wellbeing.
Reducing the Environmental Impact of Respiratory Care
Respiratory disease is very common, but the treatment often increases carbon emissions, exacerbating respiratory conditions. Thanks to funding from our Climate Challenge Grants, NHS Lothian staff are reducing waste, and carbon emissions.
Adventures That Make a Difference
We are delighted to support staff as they organise outings and activities that make a difference for patients receiving care for mental health.
Transforming the lives of children by opening up a world of adventures
We are delighted to have supported the teams at Sunndach and Calareidh to purchase new, specially adapted minibuses to allow young patients with complex medical needs to participate in social activities and excursions.
Find out more about the support available through our charity
Specific and Ward Funds
Small Grants
Climate Challenge Grants
Staff Wellbeing Microgrants
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.
