The Ponton Trust

The Ponton Trust Grants for Children and Young People

The Ponton Trust welcomes applications from locally-based charities focused on delivering activities in the Edinburgh and Lothian area that help vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people. The Trust provides grants to registered charities where funding will make a significant difference. Grants are available up to a maximum of £3,000 and are expected to be spent within 12 months of the date on which the grant is given. The Trust particularly supports proposals that demonstrate positive impacts on the lives of disadvantaged, disabled and vulnerable children and young people, or provide a general benefit for a defined community or group of young people. Larger organisations with annual income exceeding £1.5 million and/or with substantial reserves are discouraged from applying. The Trust meets quarterly to consider applications.