Robert Fleming Hannay Memorial Charity

The trust funds a broad spectrum of activities, including education and training, health and lifesaving initiatives, poverty relief, arts and culture, heritage, science, environmental protection, human rights, social justice, and equality and diversity promotion. Support is available for project costs, core funding, and general charitable work. The charity has a particular focus on Scotland, funding organisations that demonstrate substantial community impact in Scotland or have UK-wide reach that benefits Scottish communities. Examples of funded work include scholarships for young musicians and programmes addressing modern slavery, health, and cultural enrichment.

The trust primarily funds UK-registered charities and voluntary bodies (community groups). Eligible organisations are typically established medium-to-large charities with a proven track record of substantial community impact. Very small or grassroots groups are rarely supported. The charity prioritises organisations that address social exclusion, health, wellbeing, education, or culture, and those with a strong Scottish focus or UK-wide reach that benefits Scottish communities. The trust does not fund individuals.

The trust does not fund individuals, very small or grassroots organisations, or entities that are not well-established. Due to its financial limits, it also does not support unknown or unproven entities. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.

The trust operates by invitation only, based on trustee discretion or prior relationships. It does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is provided as one-off grants for project costs, core costs, or general charitable work, without a guarantee of repeat support. The charity offers flexible, quiet support to established causes.