Funding

The Edinburgh and Lothian Trust Fund (ELTF) is delighted to announce that Scottish Government Winter Fund funding is available to relieve the impact of Covid-19 on families within the City of Edinburgh (in partnership with The City of Edinburgh Council). Please note the funding is for families in exceptional need and when any other possible source of funding has already been explored.

Eligibility Criteria and Information
Before applying, please be aware that there are existing funding streams available and that this funding is for families in exceptional need: Cash for Kids  and Youth Scotland 

1. Eligible applying organisations are Third Sector organisations and statutory sector organisations including NHS Health Visitors, but excluding social work teams
2. Eligible families are those in exceptional need, with at least one child under 18 years
3. The family must reside within the City of Edinburgh Council administration area
4. It is limited to one application of up to £200 per family/household
5. Eligible application items are:
   – Fuel (maximum of £100 for non-prepayment meters only) 
   – Furniture
   – Other items that ELTF usually funds e.g. clothes (£75 per adult, £50 per child)
   – Toys and games
   – Passes for outings (when they re-open)
   – Online activities for children
   – Other stress-busters / entertainment for children might be considered
6. Families will be eligible even if they have had an ELTF grant within the last 12 months

APPLY
Applications should be made using the online ELTF General Fund application form.
Please insert Winter Fund in the ‘purpose for which grant is required field’ and list the item(s) you are applying for. 

Please note that sales receipts are required to evidence that the grant has been spent and should be emailed within 4 weeks of receipt of the grant: administrator@eltf.org.uk

N.B. The funding available is limited and the ELTF will not be in a position to honour any outstanding Winter Fund applications should it be oversubscribed.