The Courant Fund for Children Brightening young Lothian lives
Children playing outdoors in the sunshine

Every child and young person should be able to enjoy a happy, healthy and stimulating childhood.

Based in Edinburgh, The Courant Fund provides grants to assist children and young people up to the age of 18 across the Lothians, who face poverty, ill-health or other difficulties.

140+ years old
350+ grants in the last decade
~90 organisations helped
100% volunteer trustees
For frontline professionals

Apply for funding

If you are a healthcare, education or social work professional with direct contact with Lothian children through your work, you can apply for a grant to help improve the life of a young person in a difficult situation.

Learn how to apply
For supporters

Donate

Help us provide more life-enhancing opportunities and experiences for children and young people in the Lothians. Your contribution, large or small, makes a real difference.

Learn how to donate

In their words

"Without the support of trusts like The Courant Fund for Children we simply could not provide our vital services to our clients. Your donation will have a direct, positive impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children in our society and we are very grateful for your support."

Original, in English: "Without the support of trusts like The Courant Fund for Children we simply could not provide our vital services to our clients. Your donation will have a direct, positive impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children in our society and we are very grateful for your support."
– Positive Help

"Hearts and Minds are very grateful to The Courant Fund for Children, without the support from Trusts and Foundations like yourselves we would be unable to deliver over 10,000 smiles to sick and vulnerable children."

Original, in English: "Hearts and Minds are very grateful to The Courant Fund for Children, without the support from Trusts and Foundations like yourselves we would be unable to deliver over 10,000 smiles to sick and vulnerable children."
– Hearts and Minds