Apply for funding

Trefoil helps children and young people, families, or small groups in Scotland who meet our needs criteria. Trefoil supports many activities, mainly in sports, art, music, life skills, and adventure.

If you have any questions about the criteria or your application, or if you want a printed application sent to you, please contact us at trefoil@wssociety.co.uk.

You can find past awards by clicking on the images in each section or by visiting Our Stories.

The deadline for the next round of funding for personal development grants is 25 November 2024 and for organisation grants the deadline is 3 February 2025. Holiday grants are open and considered all year.

Please make sure you submit the correct form for the award you want.

For additional information on grants for individuals, see the pamphlets below.

INDIVIDUAL - Personal development grants

Trefoil offers Personal Development Grants to young people in Scotland under twenty-five years old with special needs, whether mental, social, or physical, that affect their development.

Applications are open. The deadline for the next round of funding is Monday, 25 November, 2024.

Your applications should be supported by two references.

Please do not use this form for holiday funding. Holiday applications can be made at the bottom of this page.

Organisational Grants

Trefoil organisational grants are for registered charities or nor-for-profit organisations helping young people with additional support needs in Scotland.

Trefoil funds specific projects and the equipment required. The Trust does not fund overhead costs e.g., salaries or capital projects.

Word version of application available upon request.

Applications are open now. The deadline for the next round of funding is Monday, 3 February, 2025.

INDIVIDUALS - Lilias Finlay Holiday Fund

Trefoil offers holiday grants to children and families who meet our development needs criteria.

Applicants for holiday grants should be under eighteen years old and living in Scotland. Trefoil only funds holidays in the UK and does not support overseas trips.

Applications for holiday grants are open and considered all year. Please apply at least 12 weeks before your holiday.

Your applications should be supported by two references.