Charities Supported

The charitable origins of The Royal Caledonian Ball date back to 1849, when the 6th Duke of Atholl decided to raise funds for Scottish charities. The Ball subsequently became an annual event and a charity in its own right.

The constitution of the Trust states that its charitable gifts must be going towards the support of Scottish people, with a bias towards military causes. We support people in the following areas: the elderly, children, those with disabilities, the injured and the homeless. All decisions are agreed by a vote at twice yearly Committee meetings. The Committee prefers to support smaller charities or specific projects.

To apply for funding:

If you think your charity might be a suitable beneficiary then please apply IN WRITING to the Trust Secretary. Please include details of how the money would be used and include two copies of any supporting information.

In 2011 the Committee of The Royal Caledonian Ball Trust are proud to have supported a number of incredibly worthwhile causes to the total of £27,000. 

Gardening Leave                            £2,500     
MS Therapy Centre, Edinburgh      £2,120     
L’Arche                                          £10,000
Queen Victoria School                    £1,000
Drumpark School                          £2,080      
St Catherine’s Sisters of Mercy      £1,000
Upper Springland                          £2,500
Isla &  Jura Sick Children’s Fund  £1,100
Waverley Care                                £1,000
Hopscotch                                      £2,700
Highland Hospice                          £1,000

TOTAL DONATIONS FOR 2011:  £27,000  

Thanks to your continued generosity we have been able to donate £152,500 to Scottish charities since 2005.