A group of 5 young people at Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead

Our Mission

Scottish grant makers, helping young people to better lives.

Trefoil is a Scottish registered charity (SC013744).

Trefoil's goal is to help children and young people in Scotland develop their skills and become as independent as they can.

Pictured here is their Stripey Nest Project, where children are engaging with a local musician. Starcatchers is Scotland's National Arts and Early Years Organisation.

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Trefoil helps children, families, small groups, and organisations that support children and young people with special needs.

Trefoil supports many activities, especially sports, art, music, life skills, and adventure projects.

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Musician speaking to a boy in a wheelchair during a children's orchestra concert

Our Stories

We believe our stories should be celebrated. You can read the stories of the people we have helped in the ‘Our Stories’ page.

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Queen Elizabeth the second, visiting Trefoil School in 1945

About Us

Trefoil House was originally a school for children with additional support needs which was opened by a Girl Guides group in St Abbs during World War II. The school was later visited Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret. This history helps guide the charity's work today.

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Scotland Disability Sport teaching children to sail using accessible equipment

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The young people and groups we support are at the forefront of all we do. We are grateful for all support we receive.

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