With Christmas fast approaching, The Barrack Charitable Trust is pleased to announce donations totalling £60,000 to support 28 charities operating across Scotland.

This significant contribution is part of the Trust’s biannual giving programme, aimed at supporting a diverse range of organisations dedicated to making a difference. The latest round of funding supports a wide range of charities, from small community-based groups to nationwide initiatives, addressing challenges including poverty, homelessness, mental and physical health, education and youth support.

Trust Chairman James Barrack Snr, shared his thoughts:

“We are incredibly proud to support such a wide range of dedicated organisations working tirelessly to improve lives across Scotland, through the Barrack Charitable Trust. We believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work and this is especially meaningful as we approach the festive season. These charities provide essential support to so many and it is an honour to play a part in their vital work.”

Charities supported in this funding round are:

• Arctic Convoy Museum, Wester Ross – £2,000 donation towards construction of a modular building where curatorial and collections work can take place.
• Asthma Relief, Aberdeen – £950 donation to provide 5 nebulisers for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
• Beannachar Camphill Community, Aberdeenshire – £2,500 donation to support renovations by funding sensory equipment, including an interactive bubble wall and fibre-optic features.
• Bethany Christian Trust, Aberdeenshire – £5,000 donation to help fund “The Toastie Club,” a drop-in café in Aberdeen.
• British Disabled Angling Association – £500 towards staging a fishing event for veterans and active service men and women in Scotland.
• Cairns Counselling, Aberdeen – £1,000 donation to support counsellor staffing costs to continue vital mental-health support.
• Capability Scotland – £1,000 towards picnic benches with wheelchair spaces at Stanmore Residential Services, Lanark, to provide outdoor space for residents aged 5-18 and their families.
• Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland – £2,000 funding to expand the Community Healthcare Support Service which includes stroke nurses, support teams,  support groups and a health defence team.
• Dunedin School, Edinburgh – £5,000 towards costs of a Transition Co-ordinator, to work with pupils with neurological conditions.
• Ellon Scout Group – £500 donation to go towards a robotic lawnmower.
• Hope Garden SCIO, Arbroath – £1,000 contribution towards salary costs to enable the charity to provide horticultural training and work experience for 18 adults with various learning disabilities.
• Midmar Men’s Shed, Aberdeenshire – £5,000 to help fund construction costs for its new community building, which will offer a welcoming space for all.
• My Name’5 Doddie Foundation – £5,000 donation to support its vital work and research, aimed at tackling Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
• North Glasgow Community Food Initiative – £1,000 funding to support the Royston Community Pantry, which is open 3 days a week and supports 120 weekly customers.
• Ross of Mull & Iona Community Transport Scheme – £1,000 funding towards transporting older isolated residents to NHS appointments and shopping, and children to activities they may not otherwise be able to attend.
• Scottish Action for Mental Health – £2,500 donation to fund two 12-week cohorts, benefiting up to 40 men, aged 18–30, delivered in partnership with Aberdeen City Football Club Foundation.
• Scottish Outdoor Education Centres, Perthshire – £500 funding for replacement equipment, including ropes, helmets and harnesses.
• Scouts Scotland – £1,000 to purchase new ropes and harnesses, including disability climbing harnesses.
• St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, Clydebank – £5,000 to help with the refurbishment of the Specialist Palliative Care Centre, the St Joseph’s Ward, which provides comfort, privacy and dignity.
• The Honeypot Children’s Charity, Ayrshire – £2,897 donation to fund the participation of 12 young carers and vulnerable children, aged 5–12, in residential respite breaks at Honeypot House.
• The Jeely Piece Club, Glasgow – £2,500 towards the Soft Play Refurbishment Project, for children aged 0-12, and also those with additional support needs.
• Town Break Dementia Support Services, Stirling – £2,500 towards the provision of 1:1 support for those in the later stages of dementia, including working with community health teams.
• University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Paisley – £1,000 to provide 4 free education sessions for 160 workers, to improve their knowledge and skills in dementia care.
• Versus Arthritis, Glasgow – £500 funding for the Young People & Families Service, which provides support through residential weekends, workshops and family days.
• Voices of Experience, Glasgow – £500 funding for Community Connection Days, which deliver peer support to people living with mental health illnesses.
• VSA, Aberdeenshire – £5,000 donation to refurbish the workroom at Easter Anguston Farm, as part of the Circular Economy Textile Project.
• Who Cares? Scotland, Renfrewshire – £1,000 to support the running of drop-in groups for care experienced children – the Wee Diamonds (5-12 years) and Chill Out Group (12 years +).
• YM Empower, Orkney – £1,000 towards the lunch club and community café, that supports around 130 vulnerable residents by providing a meeting point to combat isolation.

Together, these organisations represent the breadth and depth of charitable work taking place across Scotland, from vital health support and community transport to youth development, educational opportunities, and specialist care services.

The Barrack Charitable Trust remains committed to supporting organisations that strengthen communities, improve care services, and deliver meaningful impact for individuals and families across Scotland. The Trust is open for applications twice a year.

Arctic Convoy:

Beannachar Camphill Community:

Cairns Counselling:

Honeypot Children’s Charity:

Midmar Men’s Shed:

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice: