The Galashan Trust

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.

Our Services

Featured beneficiaries

Here are a few examples of initiatives the Galashan Trust has supported:

Metabolic Psychiatry Hub

Metabolic Psychiatry Hub aims to further research on effective treatments for people with severe mental illness.

Heritage Engineering Apprenticeships

Heritage Engineering Apprenticeships enable young people to enter the classic car restoration sector.

Mission Motorsport

Race Retrain Recover. Mission Motorsport, the forces’ motorsport charity aids in the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected by military operations by providing opportunities through motorsport and the automotive industry.

Bipolar Edinburgh

Peer support for people affected by bipolar disorder in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Seenaryo

The Galashan Trust supports Seenaryo, providing play-based learning within marginalised communities in Lebanon and Jordan.

BAFTA Scotland, Cymru & N.I.

The Galashan trust has supported young people getting into games design, TV and cinema since 2013.

“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 - The Heritage Skills Academy.