The final meeting of the Loaningdale trustees for 2024 took place on 28 November. Once again it was a busy meeting with a total of 15 grant applications received from organisations looking for funding to support their work with young people living in Clydesdale.

The purposes for which grants were requested were varied and included support for a local community event, the purchase of outdoor learning equipment for young children and the purchase of equipment for several youth sport and fitness organisations.

Loaningdale awarded over £20,000 in grants to support these worthy causes.

Looking back over the year, the charity allocated more than £132,000 to individuals and numerous organisations that are focused on supporting and encouraging youth development in Clydesdale.

“We are honoured to support these wonderful organisations and individuals,” said Angus Knox, the Chairman of Loaningdale School Company. “Each grant represents an investment in the future of our young people, and we are always thrilled to see the difference our grants make”.

The trustees will be taking a well-deserved break now but will be meeting on 24th January 2025 to discuss and agree on another round of grant funding, so make sure you get your grant applications submitted by 10th January 2025.

All that remains is for the trustees of Loaningdale to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a joyful 2025