The Foundation was established in 1960 by Sir Hugh Fraser with shares in House of Fraser and other investments. Trust funds stood at £31.2m in 2001.

Trustees favour smaller, more focused causes rather than large highly publicised appeals, and tend to make grants to charitable bodies to assist with the charitable work. Grants are often made in successive years in order to maintain their momentum and effectiveness

What the funding is for

The Foundation’s objects cover a range of areas, but are concerned principally on the following: hospitals; schools and universities; arts organisations; and organizations working with the handicapped, the underprivileged and the aged.

The Trustees pay special regard to applications from the West of Scotland and from parts of Scotland where the local economy makes fund-raising difficult. However, applications from other parts of Scotland are considered.

How much funding is available?

290 grants totaling £1,178,455 were awarded in 2000/2001, ranging from £1,000 to £100,000.

Who can apply?

Registered Charities or non-profit making organisations only.

When to apply?

Trustees meet quarterly to consider applications

How to apply?

Submit applications to Heather Thompson, The Hugh Fraser Foundation, Turcan Connell, Princess Exchange, 1 Earl Grey Street, EDINBURGH, EH3 9EE.

Telephone 0131 228 8111. Fax 0131 228 8118.

E-mail ht@turcanconnell

You can visit the website at www.turcanconnell.com

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