New grant policy, June 2023

The Trustees of the Agnes Hunter Trust SCIO have been reviewing the grant policy from 2019, and, following research and in-depth discussions, have decided to focus on one core area of funding.

In line with Miss Hunter’s original aims, the Trust will offer grants to charities that support disabled people in Scotland.

Disabled people are those who have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on their ability to do normal daily activities (Equality Act 2010).

Service provision will focus on providing opportunities and enabling people to lead fulfilling lives. This may include activities that offer advice, information and support, or life-skills, volunteering and employability training.

Applicant charities may assist with a wide range or specific groups of people, for example those living with mental ill health, cancer, physical and sensory impairments and long-term health conditions, as well as people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and other neurodivergent people.

Further detail can be found on the What we fund page and the Apply for a Grant page.