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About The Holywood TrustPeople

Multi-cultural Association
Multi-cultural Association
Mossburn
Multi-cultural Association
Summerhill Community Association
Summerhill Community Association
Mossburn Community Farm
Multi-cultural Association

The Holywood Trust is a charitable organisation which aims to help young people in Dumfries and Galloway. It gives grants to individuals and organisations, creating opportunities for young people in the region.

We want to help young people throughout Dumfries and Galloway fulfil their potential in cultural, educational and social aspects of their lives. We do this by providing financial grants to individual young people, and organisations which support or provide opportunities for young people in the region.

The Trust is currently reviewing its priorities, but is particularly interested in:

  • Providing opportunities for the most disadvantaged and vulnerable young people in our region
  • Encouraging talented young people in Dumfries and Galloway
  • Helping improve creative and cultural opportunities across the region

We focus primarily on young people aged 15 - 25 years. However we will also consider supporting vulnerable younger children for preventative measures in relation to health or social disadvantage, or if the activities are particularly inspirational!

Through our BBC Children In Need HANDY fund, we can also offer support for vulnerable or disadvantaged children and young people, from birth to 18 years.

The Trust is administered by a Board of Trustees, and a professional staff based in Dumfries.

For further information about funding for individuals please click here.

For further information about funding for organisations please click here.

Case Studies

The Holywood Trust provided a grant to support the employment of a Youth Development Co-ordinator, for 2 years, based in Summerhill Community Centre. The Co-ordinator supports volunteers, and identifies and develops new activities with young... more

Summerhill

Scott was supported to secure an income from the Jobcentre Plus, Housing Benefit to pay his rent and take over as the official new tenant in his home where he had lived for many years with his dad.... more

Scott

Jennifer approached the Holywood Trust to request support for starting her degree course in Physics. In her application to she provided details of the support she would receive from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)... more

Jennifer

Mossburn Community Farm is an animal rescue centre which also provides therapeutic, educational and personal development placements and courses for vulnerable young people.... more

Mossburn