Read archived news stories from the Trust...
The Laidlaw Youth Trust in 2008/09
No funding available for new projects available in 2008/09, but watch this space.... Read more...
LYT grants total 3.5m in 2007/08
The Laidlaw Youth Trust has spent over 3.5 million pounds over the last 12 months supporting effective charities, and here is some more information on how that figure breaks down which shows the wide range of work LYT are supporting that is making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people all over Scotland. Read more...
Recent funding for charities in 2008
The Laidlaw Youth Trust has already awarded over 850,000 pounds in grants in 2008. Read on to find out about new additions to the LYT family as well as continuation funding to the most effective of our existing charities. Read more...
New grants for November 2007 - and a milestone...
The Laidlaw Youth Trust support another wide range of projects that help make a difference in the lives of young people in Scotland, including funding its 100th charity! Read more...
Lord Laidlaw to fund Merchiston Scholarships through the Laidlaw Youth Trust
We are delighted to announce the launch of The Laidlaw Scholarships at Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, allowing gifted and talented young people to join this leading boys’ school with up to 100% of their fees being provided by Lord Laidlaw. Read more...
New Grants - August 2007
The Laidlaw Youth Trust awards grants worth over £500,000 for 2007/08, including further funding for successful charities and a number of new projects. Read more...
Helping charities build skills with Evaluation Support Scotland
The Laidlaw Youth Trust (LYT), in partnership with Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS), have developed a process to ensure all projects funded by LYT are given the best advice, guidance and support that will help them to build sustained skills to show the value of what they do. Read more...
Becoming a Trust...
The Laidlaw Youth Trust awards a range of grants in March 2007, appoints a new Trust Development Officer, and concentrates on working efficiently as a registered charity... Read more...
New website developed for Laidlaw Youth Trust
The Laidlaw Youth Trust has launched a new website to make information about the Trust's work more accessible. The website also includes an electronic application form to make it easier to submit proposals. Read more...
The Laidlaw Youth Trust is established as a new Scottish Charity
OSCR has approved the Laidlaw Youth Trust as a new Scottish charity. Read more...