Balgay Children's Society
TRUSTS@HLCA.CO.UK
+44 1382 200 055

About

Balgay Children’s Society is a Charitable Trust based in Dundee. Through its work the Trust aims to promote the sound education and advancement in life of such disadvantaged children and young people. To achieve this Balgay Children’s Society awards grants, generally up to £5,000, to individuals and organisations within the Dundee City local authority area. The Trust meets twice a year in June and December to make decisions on the distribution of its funds. 



History

The Society initially carried out its purpose through the operation of (what was latterly known as) Parkview School, Blackness Road, Dundee which was bequeathed by the Society by the Trustees of Harry Warren Scott in 1893.  The Society was originally called The Dundee Industrial Schools society and has undergone several name changes over the years with the final change to the current name of Balgay Children's Trust in 1984.  

Who can apply?

The Trust accepts applications from individuals and organisations that are based in or carry out work in Dundee whose work falls under its priority areas. The Trust, on occasion, will enter into arrangements to provide multi-year awards, generally over the course of 3 years.


How to apply

The Trust recommends the following is included in your application:

  • A brief description of your project
  • An explanation of what you are applying to the Trust for – how would you spend the grant?
  • How much you are applying for
  • Existing or expected outcomes of the project
  • How the Trusts contribution would make an impact
  • A copy of your most recent accounts

 

Balgay Children’s Society accepts applications on a rolling basis, with decisions being made in June and December. Applications should be made through a letter via email TRUSTS@HLCA.CO.UK or by mail to:


Henderson Loggie

Unit 8

The Vision Building

20 Greenmarket

Dundee

DD1 4QB

 

The Youth Philanthropy Initiative

Alongside its grant-giving activities, Balgay Children’s Society works with The Wood Foundation as a local partner in their programme, The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI).  YPI is the biggest independent initiative being delivered in Scottish education. Each school is responsible for directing a grant of £3000 to a local charity championed by its students through a unique programme of teamwork, research, and competition. As a partner, Balgay Children’s Society awards smaller grants to the cause of YPI teams in Dundee schools that haven’t won the competition overall but still impress the judging panel.

 

Find out more about YPI here: https://ypiscotland.org.uk/

 

Our Trustees

Lynne Henderson – Chair

Jenny McCarthy

Fiona Bullions

Richard Burnett

Sandra Cannon

Valerie Lyall

 

Would you like the opportunity to help support projects that benefit children and young people in Dundee? Contact [email] to discuss opportunities to join the Balgay Children’s Society Board.

Link to previous accounts
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