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:
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 […]
Making Memories Matters – Enhancing Patient Experience Through Keepsakes
For patients and families facing a palliative diagnosis, creating and preserving memories can be a powerful source of comfort and connection at a difficult time.
A Day of Wellness and Development: Investing in staff to improve patient care
Our commitment to enhancing wellbeing support for our NHS Lothian colleagues recognises that happy and healthy staff leads to better patient care.
Making a difference for children living with cancer
Young people aged 13 to 18 who are undergoing treatment for cancer enjoyed a special trip to connect with others and try new experiences.
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.
