The Loaningdale Trust? Each year the Loaningdale Trust awards over £100,000 in grants to local organisations and young people in need within the Clydesdale area. Our funding base was established through the sale some years ago of the Loaningdale House (formerly a so called ‘List D’ School) and was then boosted by the sale of associated land in […]

We Welcome the New Changes to Improve Children’s Rights in Scotland Recently, a significant turning point for children’s rights in Scotland was seen. The UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, which enshrines the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scottish law, came into effect. This momentous occasion is the culmination of

How do Scotland’s looked after children perform in school All children have the right to an education – but how our future generations perform at school can be enormously affected by their home lives and personal circumstances. One of the most upsetting experiences a young person can have is being taken into care. According to

Upcoming changes to the Scottish Charity Register The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has announced a series of legislation changes to charity law which will impact all registered charities (including Loaningdale School Company). We wanted to take a moment to outline what these changes are and what you can expect from us as we adhere to

Loaningdale Meeting – 28 November 2024 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

Corn Exchange Young Performers The Loaningdale School Company trustees love to hear how their grants are changing young people’s lives in Clydesdale. As you’ll see below, Corn Exchange Young Performers recently shared how their grant, awarded in December 2023, enabled 20 youngsters to put on a new play in Biggar and on the main stage

The Power of Play: Building a Culture of Active Play for Children Play is more than just fun and games for children; it’s essential for their physical, social, and emotional development. In fact, research shows that children who engage in active play experience a range of benefits, including: Stronger muscles and bones Enhanced social skills,

Loaningdale Meeting – 26 September 2024 The scheduled meeting of Trustees took place on 26 September, where ten new grant applications that had been submitted by organisations and individuals were discussed. Of these, the Trustees agreed to provide financial awards to eight applicants.  Two applications were unsuccessful and a third was deferred to allow additional information

Positive Changes Our Grants Deliver At Loaningdale School Company, we believe that every child and young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances. Through our grant programmes, we support organisations that are working to provide educational, social, and recreational opportunities for young people. Our goal is to help these organisations

Help Us Make an Even Bigger Difference – Four Ways You Can Spread the Word Here at Loaningdale School Company, we have just one mission: to give every young person and child in Clydesdale the chance to reach their full potential, no matter their circumstances. We believe that by providing grants to individuals and organisations