The Trust operates by giving grants to organisations and, less frequently, to individuals. The charitable object is the advancement of education for the public benefit. Priority has been given to North East Fife and surrounding areas, but projects have been helped throughout Scotland.
The Trust gives grants to individuals and organisations for the advancement of education for the public benefit. The Trustees have interpreted that as enabling them to support other charities working to help the education and development of young people, other organisations which carry out similar functions and individuals who need assistance with courses.
Grants are given for equipment and project costs, or for bursaries. Priority has been given to North East Fife and surrounding areas, but projects have been helped throughout Scotland.
Meetings of Trustees are held quarterly in February, May, August and November. Applications should be sent by the 14th of the month before the Trustees meeting which considers the application. An application form can be downloaded here and should be returned to Henderson Black & Co.