The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust grants programme is currently open for applications for grants of up to £20,000.

Managed by Foundation Scotland, the programme considers applications from organisations providing employability support for disadvantaged young people, who are disengaged from learning and leaving school, or have left school without a positive pathway to education, training, or employment.

Groups can apply for funding for a maximum period of 12 months. This fund is only open to organisations with an annual income up to £2,500,000 in the most recent financial year.

The deadline for applications is Friday 6 February 2026, with decisions expected at the end of May 2026.

For further information, including all eligibility criteria, please visit the Foundation Scotland website (linked for your convenience).