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 2024/25, we committed over £5.4m in charitable grants to support NHS Lothian staff, patients and visitors.
£3.6m
Restricted and Designated Funds
£428k
Tonic Arts
£383k
Capital Projects
£245k
Green Health
£240k
Income Maximisation
£220k
Volunteering
£150k
Research, Development and Innovation
£146k
Small Grants
£113k
Staff Wellbeing and Development
£100k
Patient Wi-Fi
£20k
Hardship Grants
Got an idea? Not sure what funding might be available to support?
Here are some of the projects our funding has supported:
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
How Your Support is Helping NHS Lothian Bring Advanced Diagnostics to Outpatient Care
Thanks to your generous support, the Colorectal Unit at Western General Hospital has introduced the Lumeneye System into outpatient clinics.
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.