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:
NHS Lothian Charity Supports New Pilot Study on Bowel Cancer Detection
A pioneering charity-funded research pilot offers hope for gentler tests and earlier detection of bowel cancer.
Personalising Radiotherapy Treatment to Improve Quality of Life
What if life-saving cancer treatment could be precisely tailored to you, dramatically reducing side effects and improving your quality of […]
The Power of Every Step: From Fundraising to Frontline Impact
The commitment of our fundraisers, coupled with the generosity of families and friends, means we are able to support innovative projects across NHS Lothian that improve patient outcomes and experience.
Creating a calmer birthing environment for new mums at the Lothian Birth Centre
Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. At the Lothian Birth Centre, the amazing team works tirelessly […]
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.