The Trust funds maritime education in Leith or elsewhere in Scotland, especially recognised training, like Sea Cadets, Sea Scouts, Sail Training Associations and yacht and boat clubs. Grants will not be given to bodies whose finances are generally met from public monies, except in exceptional circumstances.
Organisations engaged in maritime pursuits, especially recognised training, like Sea Cadets, Sea Scouts, Sail Training Associations and yacht and boat clubs, are welcome to apply for assistance. The Trustees are aware that education in maritime pursuits may contain an element of recreation and they will not regard this as a disqualification, but they will not consider proposals dealing solely with recreation. It is the intention of the Trustees to give grants where financial hardship/difficulty is experienced but not to bodies whose finances are generally met from public monies, except in exceptional circumstances. Grants tend to range from a couple of hundred to a few thousand pounds. In a typical year 10 – 15 organisations are supported with a combined total of around £15,000.