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Bairdwatson Charitable Trust
Created: 06/01/2026
News/Events Category: Funding and Finance
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The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust provides grants in Scotland for work relating to training for employment, employment support and vocational skills.
The fund supports organisations that provide training for employment, employment support, and vocational skills.
It will only support work with disadvantaged young people who are not engaging with education or who are leaving school without a positive destination, and who are furthest from the labour market. This includes support to help young people re-engage with school, progress to further education or training, develop skills for work, and move towards employment.
Available funding
Groups can apply for funding for a maximum period of 12 months. The maximum grant available is £20,000.
This fund is only open to organisations with an annual income up to £2,500,000 in the most recent financial year.
This current funding round has up to £150,000 in total for grant distribution for applications that best fit with the fund purpose.
Who can apply?
- Registered charities
- Constituted voluntary and community organisations
- Community companies e.g. companies limited by guarantee, community benefit societies or Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations’
- Community Interest Companies are eligible to apply if they meet the Fund’s minimum governance standards
All applicants must meet Foundation Scotland's funding criteria. Before progressing your application please visit their Common eligibility criteria.
How to apply
Click here to apply on the Foundation Scotland website.
If you would like to review the questions you will be asked to answer before starting the form, you can see them here.
If you are unsure if your project meets the criteria, you can contact Linda Phillips via [email protected] or 0131 524 0309.
The closing date for applications is Friday 06 February 2026.
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