Eric H. Stevenson Charitable Trust

The Eric H. Stevenson Charitable Trust is a Scottish grant-making charity established to honor the legacy of Eric H. Stevenson, a prominent businessman known for his philanthropy toward Scottish causes, particularly education. Registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), it advances charitable activities benefiting Scotland's people and communities, emphasizing social welfare, education, culture, and community enrichment. Its distinctive approach blends flexible, generalist funding with trustee discretion guided by Stevenson's values of excellence, opportunity, and local impact, without a public website or rigid thematic restrictions.

The Trust supports a broad spectrum of initiatives, including projects at educational institutions like the Edinburgh Academy, community development programs, cultural activities, and social welfare efforts that promote positive legacy and societal benefit. It funds both small local charities and larger national organizations delivering measurable value to Scottish communities, covering project funding, core costs, and capacity-building aligned with community-led solutions.

Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and academic institutions based in or serving Scotland; there are no income thresholds or religious restrictions, but the Trust operates invite-only, not accepting unsolicited applications. Organizations are typically approached directly or via networks.

Grants are awarded at ad hoc trustee meetings with no published deadlines, typical amounts, or ranges disclosed, reflecting prudent stewardship of investment-derived funds. It excludes non-Scottish entities and open applications, differentiating itself through its heritage-tied flexibility and focus on high-impact Scottish charities embodying the founder's community-oriented ethos.