Greater Glasgow Health Board Endowment Funds

The funder supports innovation, research, facilities, and staff initiatives that enhance NHS services. Specific activities include expanded therapies for chronic illnesses, mental health response services, diagnostic equipment upgrades, creation of family-friendly hospital environments, and arts in health programmes. All funded work must take place within Glasgow city and the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, benefiting local communities. Projects should deliver additionality beyond statutory NHS provision.

Registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and social enterprises are eligible to apply. The funder prioritises projects that benefit children, young people, older adults, and vulnerable populations with complex health needs, physical disabilities, or mental health challenges. Work must be delivered within Glasgow city and the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area. Organisations should demonstrate how their project adds value beyond statutory NHS provision and aligns with the funder's focus on patient-centred care and workforce development.

Grants cannot be used for core statutory NHS costs, ongoing staff salaries for new initiatives, or routine running costs for external organisations. The funder does not substitute for statutory funding; projects must clearly demonstrate additionality beyond what the NHS is obliged to provide.

The funder offers multi-year grants for projects that go beyond core NHS provision. They welcome unsolicited applications and support both capital and project costs. Funding is provided for initiatives that enhance patient care, research, facilities, and staff development, with an emphasis on measurable long-term outcomes.