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John Gordon’s Charitable Fund

Funding available: up to £5,000

Applications close: 31/12/2026

About this fund

Details

Makes donations to various charities for charitable or educational purposes and the trustees resolve. They have previously supported organisations in Aberdeen working in the fields of education, care, youth, disability, children, music, poverty, medical and churches.

Geographical areas funded: Aberdeen

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Average:
£3,512
Annually awarded:
£137,000
Notes on award amounts:
Annual total and average from 2022 accounts. The majority of grants were between £1,000 – 5,000. The largest grant was for £18,000 to Voluntary Service, Aberdeen.

When to apply

Applications can be made at any time. Trustees review applications once a year at their October meeting.

How to apply

Apply in writing to the Fund, including a copy of your organisation’s annual report & accounts.

Looking for support with funding?

Identifying funding opportunities and writing grant applications can seem overwhelming, especially when the future sustainability of your group is dependent on gaining funding support. 

Our supportive Funding Officer, Claire Shaw, can help your organisation with every step of the funding application process, from carrying out funding searches to proofreading your application.

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John Gordon’s Charitable Fund

John Gordon's Charitable Fund

Funding available: up to £5,000

Applications close: 31/12/2026

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