ACVO Opportunities

Funding

Miss Violet Murray Lessels Trust

Funding available: £500 - £7,500

Applications close: 31/01/2026

About this fund

The Trust provides grants for:

  • the prevention or relief of poverty
  • the advancement of education
  • the advancement of health
  • the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Geographical areas funded: Aberdeen

Fund award sizes
Minimum: £500
Maximum: £7,500
Annually awarded: £45,500

Who can apply
Organisations providing community and general charitable services in Aberdeen area.

When to apply
The trustees meet annually, apply at any time.

How to apply
Any request for funding should be sent in writing to Peterkins with a copy of the last set of accounts – maildesk@peterkins.com

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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Miss Violet Murray Lessels Trust

Miss Violet Murray Lessels Trust

Funding available: £500 - £7,500

Applications close: 31/01/2026

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