Grants
In October 2025, The MacRobert Trust launched its new 10 Year Strategy, our 10 Goals for 10 Years.
As part of our new strategy, four dynamic new charitable funds will be launched in late 2026. These funds will reflect the changing nature of the charity sector and are designed to maximise our impact in the areas which we wish to support. Our focus will be on delivering grant funding in partnership with our recipients, creating long-term outcomes.
It is anticipated that our new funds will be ready to launch in late 2026, at which point more information will be available.
MacRobert Military Programme
Our military roots run deep, and we have allocated £2m over the next 10 years to support the delivery of the Trust’s charitable Pillar to “be a leading supporter of the Armed Forces”.
This MacRobert Military Programme will honour our past whilst also ensuring we support the requirements of the armed forces community today. This means we will deliver this programme in new ways – including longer term partnership funding and using our own Estate resources to support valuable military-connected charitable programmes.
More details, including how to apply or get involved, will be available from late 2026 onwards.
Small but Mighty Fund
In the next 10 years, we have committed to deliver £5m of grant funding through our Small but Mighty and Big Impact Funds.
The Small but Mighty fund will focus on smaller, North East of Scotland based charities that closely align with our MacRobert charitable Pillar “an advocate of training, education, and innovation”. We will establish longer-term partnerships with our chosen recipients, providing financial stability and security to ensure they can focus on making a difference. Along with financial support, we will engage and connect with our charity partners in new ways, including providing a valuable support network.
More details, including how to apply or get involved, will be available from late 2026 onwards.
Big Impact Fund
In the next 10 years, we have committed to deliver £5m of grant funding through our Small but Mighty and Big Impact funds.
Our Big Impact fund will deliver major grants to exceptional organisations undertaking impactful work across the UK. Big Impact fund recipients will be organisations that are closely aligned to the Trust, whether it’s through our historical connection, or organisations that are delivering charitable outcomes which truly resonate with the Trust’s Pillars, legacy and approach.
More details, including how to apply or get involved, will be available from late 2026 onwards.
Village for the Future Fund
The success of the Trust is closely linked to the success of our local village of Tarland and the surrounding areas. In the next 10 years, we have committed £1m of funding to support our charitable Pillar “a thriving MacRobert estate and local community”.
Decision making power will rest with the local community itself, with the Trust acting as an enabler to help deliver the priorities of those that know them best.
More details, including how to apply or get involved, will be available from late 2026 onwards.