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Verden Sykes Trust

Funding available: Unspecified

Applications close: 31/12/2026

About this fund

The Verden Sykes Trust Supports groups and individuals in need in Aberdeen across a range of areas.

These include:

-the provision of support for the poor and homeless, particularly in the winter months in Aberdeen
-assisting young people to undertake voluntary work in an underprivileged area of the world
-the resettlement of refugees in the Aberdeen area
-Christian outreach and donations to church organisations
-increasing access to performing arts and media

When to apply
There are no deadlines and applications can be submitted at any time.

How to apply
An application form is available from the Trust via email at merrilees.forvie@btinternet.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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Verden Sykes Trust

Verden Sykes Trust

Funding available: Unspecified

Applications close: 31/12/2026

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