The Gannochy Trust

The Gannochy Trust awards grants to registered charities for work in Perth and Kinross and across Scotland, that deliver the outcomes that the Trust hopes to achieve with its funding.  Currently, a greater proportion of their annual giving of around £5m is awarded to charities based or working in Perth and Kinross.

What they fund

There are different eligibility criteria for charities based or working in Perth and Kinross, than those across Scotland.  The Gannochy Trust fund charities to deliver the following aims:

For Perth and Kinross:

To improve the quality of life by delivery of at least one of these:

• Positive change in people’s lives and communities.
• Increased inclusion, enablement, independence, mental health and wellbeing.
• Increased access to employment, volunteering, learning, culture, sport, and leisure opportunities.
• Increased equality of opportunity and active citizenship.

To improve the availability or quality of the built and natural environment for wide community use by delivery of at least one of these:

• Greater access to services and facilities.
• Improved infrastructure.
• More sustainable services and facilities that reflect local priorities.

To develop and inspire children and young people (From age 0 to 21 inclusive) by delivery of at least one of these:

• Increased participation, opportunities, and experiences through culture, leisure, play, environment, and heritage.
• Increased access to sporting opportunities at all levels of participation and ability.
• Increased leadership or mentoring.
• Accredited non-formal learning through voluntary activity in the community.​

For the Rest of Scotland:

To develop and inspire young people (From age 11 to 21 inclusive)

The Gannochy Trust want to focus on quality work with young people to deliver at least one of these:

• Increased peer leadership or peer mentoring.
• Better employment options that can be measured.
• Accredited non-formal learning through voluntary activity in the community.

Programmes that lead to improved mental health or wellbeing are particularly encouraged.

The deadlines for applications in 2026 are:

• 9th January 2026 at 12 noon, for consideration at the grant-making meeting on 11th March.
• 1st May 2026 at 12 noon, for consideration at the grant-making meeting on 1st July 2026 *Application portal opens on 2nd March 2026*.
• 2nd October 2026 at 12 noon, for consideration at the grant-making meeting on 2nd December 2026 *Application portal opens on 3rd August 2026*.