Gannochy Trust

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Where they fund: Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Online form
Decisions: Quarterly

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Gannochy Trust

The Gannochy Trust is a charitable funder established in 1937 by Scottish philanthropist A.K. Bell, rooted in Perth and Kinross with a mission to improve lives and support communities across Scotland. Its funding philosophy emphasises collaboration, imagination, and sustainability, focusing on enduring impact, recovery, renewal, and opportunity for disadvantaged youth. The Trust offers project, core, and capital funding to registered Scottish charities, blending grant-making with direct stewardship of affordable housing and community assets. It is distinctive for its place-based approach with a strong youth empowerment focus.

What Gannochy Trust funds

Across Scotland, the Trust supports work that develops and inspires young people aged 11-21 facing barriers, including youth development, mental health, employment, and community facilities. Within Perth and Kinross, it also funds initiatives enhancing quality of life—such as inclusion, independence, wellbeing, culture, sport, and leisure—plus built and natural environment projects like buildings, parks, and infrastructure. Capital works for charities are supported exclusively in Perth and Kinross. A dedicated Youth Panel Fund empowers young people to make grants to their peers.

Who can apply

Registered Scottish charities are eligible for most programmes, with community groups able to apply for the Youth Panel Fund. The Trust prioritises organisations working with disadvantaged young people aged 11-21 across Scotland, and a broader range of community benefit initiatives within Perth and Kinross. Applicants should have a track record of outcomes and local responsiveness. There is no religious restriction.

What Gannochy Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund work that is not aligned with its priorities, nor does it support individuals or non-registered charities outside specific specialist funds. It requires a demonstrated track record of outcomes and local relevance.

How much does Gannochy Trust give?

Gannochy Trust runs 5 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 51 sourced facts

Capital GrantsOpen to applications

Two-stage process
Decisions in ~16 weeks

Main GrantsOpen to applications

Up to £30,000

Online portal
Decisions in ~16 weeks
Multi-year funding

Major GrantsOpen to applications

£30,001+

Online portal
Decisions in ~16 weeks
Multi-year funding

Small GrantsOpen to applications

Up to £10,000

Online portal
Decisions in ~16 weeks
Multi-year funding

Youth Panel FundOpen to applications

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

What Gannochy Trust funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Capital Grants are for capital works (buildings, refurbishments) and are only available to charities and work in Perth and Kinross. A two-stage application process is required, starting with a Stage 1 Capital Project Summary.

Where they fund

Perth and KinrossScotland

Costs they'll cover

Capital works & buildingsProject deliveryCore costs

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Children & youthMental healthCommunity

How to apply to Gannochy Trust

Gannochy Trust takes applications via online form.

Published programme route: two-stage process.
Decisions are typically quarterly.
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

1
Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
2
See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
3
Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

See if Gannochy Trust could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Gannochy Trust provide?

Gannochy Trust runs 5 grant programmes — Main Grants: Up to £30,000 · Major Grants: £30,001+ · Small Grants: Up to £10,000.

Where does Gannochy Trust fund charities?

Gannochy Trust funds charities operating in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.

Does Gannochy Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Gannochy Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Gannochy Trust?

Gannochy Trust takes applications via online form. Published programme route: two-stage process.