The Gannochy Trust

The Gannochy Trust provides grants for the delivery of charitable work and capital projects. A large proportion of their funding work takes place in Perth and Kinross, in line with the wishes of their founder A. K. Bell.

There are three types of grant:

• Project funding for the delivery of projects and activities.
• Core funding for operational costs such as salaries, overheads and day to day running costs.
• Capital funding to create or improve an asset, such as a new building or refurbishment.

Core funding and capital grants are only available for charities and work that is based in Perth and Kinross. Capital funding applications comprise of a two-stage process.

Grant levels:

• Small grants of up to £10,000 per year for a maximum of three years.
• Main grants of up to £30,000 per year for a maximum of three years.
• Major grants of over £30,000 per year for a maximum of three years.

Major grants are only available for charities and work based in Perth and Kinross.

Applicants for grants must demonstrate how they meet our criteria and deliver our stated outcomes. A number of exclusions apply. All applicants should read the current funding strategy and guidance carefully.

The deadline for applications in 2023/24 are:

• 20th October 2023, for consideration at the grant-making meeting on 14th December;
• 5th January 2024, for consideration at the grant-making meeting on 6th March 2024;
• 3rd May 2024, for consideration at the grant-making meeting on 3rd July 2024;
• 4th October 2024, for consideration at the grant-making meeting 4th December 2024.

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