Trusthouse gives grants for running costs or one-off capital costs to charities and not-for-profit organisations under the overarching themes are Rural Issues and Urban Deprivation. Rural communities will have a population of under 10,000 and be based in a remote, rural, economically deprived area where there are few local facilities, transport may be an issue, incomes are low and there are limited opportunities for fundraising. Typical projects are village halls, projects for young and older people and community transport. Urban areas will have a population of more than 10,000. Projects must be based in areas of extreme urban deprivation and your postcode must be ranked within the most deprived 20% of the latest Index of Multiple Deprivation. Local issues are likely to include multigenerational unemployment, poor educational attainment, poor quality and overcrowded housing, tensions between different generations and/or ethnic communities, a culture of low aspirations and achievement. Within the overarching themes, they are interested in projects which fall roughly into two categories: Community Support; Arts, Education & Heritage.

The Foundation supports a broad range of organisations and activities that share a commitment to making a positive impact to the lives of the communities in which they work, and that are driven by a desire to achieve excellence. They make grants across the UK to organisations in the following categories: Arts; Education; Youth; Health; Community; Museums and Heritage; Environment; Religion and Welfare.

The fund supports the town and citizens of Arbroath by improving the amenities of the Town or assisting in the furtherance of the social and cultural activities of its citizens. In practice it gives primarily to local youth, sport, recreation, arts and musical groups. The Trustees also have regard to the Local Corner of the Arbroath Public Library with particular reference to the preparation and keeping of genealogical and family records appertaining to Citizens of the town of Arbroath and to any museum which may be formed in conjunction with the buildings of the said Library.

Principally for organisations based in Arbroath, It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations who work towards the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education, health, citizenship or community development, the arts, heritage, culture, science, public participation in sport or animal welfare.

The fund promotes collaboration between Scottish businesses and arts and heritage organisations to deliver new arts and heritage projects. Arts or heritage organisations that attracts an eligible business to sponsor an aspect of their work the fund will match that sponsorship, pound for pound. In-kind and cash sponsorship are eligible, but must come from the sponsor’s own funds, goods or services. It is funded by the Scottish Government via Creative Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland.

The trustee’s principal aim is to provide financial support to individuals, groups and organisations which operate in Langholm and the surrounding area or for the benefit of its inhabitants although national charities are also supported. In the 2016/17 financial year the trust supported a wide range of charitable causes with the emphasis on education, citizenship and community development, sport, arts, culture, heritage and health.

The Trust makes grants to charities and voluntary organisations in Scotland and the UK. They fund a wide range of organisations with a preference for countryside, health, art and young people. Previous grant recipients have included Butterfly Conservation Trust, Scottish Ballet, Teapot Trust, Freedom from Torture, National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh World Heritage.

The Listed Places of Worship (LPW) Grant Scheme gives grants that cover the VAT incurred in making repairs to listed buildings in use as places of worship. The scheme covers repairs to the fabric of the building, along with associated professional fees, plus repairs to turret clocks, pews, bells and pipe organs. All faiths and areas of the UK are equally able to make use of scheme. It is run by the Department for Media and Sport and administered by Topmark.

The Project Development Grant (PDG) scheme is intended to assist an organisation to cover some of the costs of developing and co-ordinating a project and taking it towards the start of work on site. The AHF promotes the conservation and sustainable re-use of historic buildings for the benefit of communities across the UK, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas. They give priority to projects involving historic buildings that have statutory protection and at risk. They will consider applications for unlisted buildings if you can show that they are highly valued as heritage assets by the local community. Priority is given to projects that have the potential to make a significant positive social impact in disadvantaged areas. They want to help build stronger and more cohesive communities by supporting projects that will create employment, training and/or volunteering opportunities both during the project’s development and in the years following completion.

The Trust's biggest category of funding is youth opportunities where they aim to level the playing field for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. They support a wide range of activities including: adventure training and character building, employability skills and opportunities, widening horizons and raising aspirations, youth social action, improving educational attainment, mentoring and coaching, alternatives to local authority care homes, and providing a safe place for young people to socialise and develop. General welfare is their second largest category and includes strengthening family relationships, support for offenders, ex-offenders and their families, supporting rural areas, reducing isolation of the elderly, foodbanks, adoption support, homelessness, early years’ intervention and looked after young people. Conservation, preservation, peace and humanitarian support and Africa are other areas that receive support.