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The Galashan Trust is a charitable foundation created in 2008 by Francis Galashan, a successful entrepreneur, whose ambition was to help create opportunities for young people across Scotland and the United Kingdom to achieve their career ambitions.

It has since expanded its funding to include support for bipolar disorder which Francis has lived experience of.

“We couldn't have done this without the help of The Galashan Trust. A massive thank you is due from all the apprentices on this unique programme.”

- John Pitchforth
Founder of The Heritage Skills Academy.

Our Objectives

The prevention or relief of poverty.
The advancement of education.
The advancement of religion.
The advancement of health.
The saving of lives.
The advancement of citizenship or community development.
The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
The advancement of public participation in sport.
The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation.
The promotion of religious or racial harmony.

The promotion of equality and diversity.
The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.
The advancement of environmental protection or improvement.
The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
The advancement of animal welfare.

More details are available at the OSCR website.