The Davers Charitable Trust

The Davers Charitable Trust is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation assisting with the provision of funding for education, sport and the general welfare and well-being of those resident in Dumfriesshire.

The charitable purposes of the Trust are:

1) to advance education for those residing within the geographical area of Dumfriesshire by acting as a “grant-giving” body in support of academic achievement, research and the like, by groups or individuals in schools, colleges and other educational establishments and in the provision of school or college prizes for particular merit or outstanding achievement;

2) to advance public participation in sport in Dumfriesshire by acting as a “grant-giving” body to assist in the provision of training and playing facilities for those engaged in sporting activities in Dumfriesshire; to assist with the purchase of equipment suitable for those engaged in sporting activities in Dumfriesshire; to assist in the promotion of individual and group technical competence and the attainment of high standards within the field of sport in Dumfriesshire; to assist in the funding of travel expenses by individuals or groups to and from sporting or other venues for the purpose of participation in or furthering skills in sporting activities, competitive or otherwise;

3) to provide relief for those in need by reason of age, ill-health including, but not restricted to, a life limiting condition or terminal illness, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage within Dumfriesshire; to provide assistance, including specialist treatment for medical reasons or provision of services over and above those provided by the state or other organisations to those who require assistance with funding; to promote and support the use of alternative therapies in Dumfriesshire; to assist in the provision of or organisation of recreational activities designed to endeavour to improve the conditions of life of those for whom the recreational activities are intended;

The Trust’s main activities will involve the provision of financial assistance in the form of grants to support successful applicants.  The Trust also wishes to provide financial support and assistance to individuals and organisations to assist in the provision of recreational activities to help to improve the conditions of life of those for whom the activity is intended.

Applications for support should be submitted in writing by completing the relevant application form and submitting that to the Charity Trustees care of their Solicitors, Walker and Sharpe, Solicitors, 37 George Street, Dumfries DG1 1EB or by emailing the completed application form to secretary@thedaverscharitabletrust.co.uk The applicant should state how they believe they qualify geographically for consideration and for what purpose financial assistance is sought. Applications will be determined at the sole discretion of the Trustees acting reasonably.