What We Fund

We support our nation’s rich and diverse cultural life and heritage by funding projects that encourage participation in and preservation of Scotland’s culture.

We fund medical research projects in Scotland that explore the causes, prevention and management of medical and health conditions.

We fund projects that advance health, including the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering, and provide general medical care for those who need it most.

We fund projects that help individuals and communities become more self-reliant and provide opportunities for people to reach their potential, particularly the young and those from Scotland’s disadvantaged communities.

We support the advancement of animal welfare, including funding projects that benefit and protect animals, address wildlife conservation or encourage a greater understanding of animals and their needs.