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 and organisational grants 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.

Download Personal Development Grants

Download Holiday Grant

INDIVIDUAL - Personal development grants

2023 grant recipient using funded specialist equipment (Copy)

Personal Development Grant awarded in 2023 to cover English tuition in order to develop confidence in reading and writing. (Copy)

Personal Development Grant recipient funded to travel to various sporting events; pictured winning a silver medal at the historic first ever European Woman’s Blind Football (Copy)

Personal Development Grant awarded for Judo lessons for a severely visually impaired student. (Copy)

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, 3 February, 2025.

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.

PDG Apply Online

PDG Application Form (Large Print)

PDG Eligibility Checker

PDG Grant Criteria

Organisational Grants

Organisational Grant awarded in 2021 to Team Jak Foundation for their music therapy programme (Copy)

Organisational Grant in 2022 to Drake Music School to facilitate specialist music tuition for young people with additional support needs. (Copy)

Organisational Grant awarded in 2020 to Autism Dogs for the training of Autism support dogs (Copy)

Organisational Grant in 2019 to Lothian Autistic Society to fund their Saturday Adventure Programme (Copy)

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.

Organisational Online Application

Download Organisational Grant Criteria

INDIVIDUALS - Lilias Finlay Holiday Fund

Holiday grant awarded for a family trip to the Scottish Highlands in 2019 at an accessible accommodation. (Copy)

Holiday grant awarded for family to book a holiday at Sandylands caravan site in Saltcoats in 2022 (Copy)

Holiday grant awarded for family to holiday with a specialist holiday provider with Calvert Trust (Copy)

Holiday Grant awarded for a holiday to Centre Parcs in 2022 (Copy)

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

Applicants for holiday grants should be under 18 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.

Apply Online

Application Form (Large Print)

Eligibility Checker

Grant Criteria

If for any reason you are in need of any assistance in completing the online forms, please contact us and we’d be delighted to assist you.