Trades House of Glasgow

The funder supports work that addresses youth development, education, child welfare, and the needs of older people facing poverty, poor health, or disability. Grants can fund capital works, equipment, core costs, salaries, and training. All funded activity must take place within the Greater Glasgow area. Priority is given to organisations helping disadvantaged young people up to age 25 and projects supporting older people in hardship.

Registered charities, voluntary organisations, community groups, and special schools based and working in Greater Glasgow are eligible to apply. The funder prioritises organisations that support disadvantaged young people up to age 25 and older people in hardship. Applicants should be able to demonstrate clear local need and impact. Statutory or public bodies, and political, sectarian, or religious organisations are not eligible.

The funder does not fund statutory or public bodies, political, sectarian, or religious organisations. Events and transport costs are excluded, and grants are not available to individuals or private businesses. Activities outside their priority areas of youth, education, and older people's support are not considered.

The funder takes a partnership-based approach, preferring organisations that show clear need and local impact. They require match funding for larger projects and welcome unsolicited applications. Grants can support core costs, salaries, and capital works. Their funding style is guided by the Charity Governance Code, ensuring responsible stewardship of funds.