Volant Charitable Trust

This trust was set up by the author JK Rowling to support charitable causes. Foundation Scotland works with the Volant charitable Trust to make awards of up to £15,000 per annum on its behalf to charities and community groups in Scotland. The fund's primary focus is to support women, children and young people who are at risk and facing social deprivation.

Projects must tackle serious issues and help people to turn their lives around are given priority. Trustees meet twice a year, in March and September.

After reading the guidelines, applicants should send an outline of their project using the online enquiry form and return by email to Foundation Scotland. After being reviewed, applicants may be invited to submit a full application.

Enquiry forms must be submitted between 6 January and 30 April 2020 for a decision by October 2020.

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