Projects

Roo Purves is a now 17-year-old former pupil of North Berwick High School. He is dyslexic and found school difficult. However he loves to sail and it became clear he had an aptitude for competitive dinghy racing. Having competed locally with East Lothian Yacht Club, Roo quickly moved onto Scottish training with RYA Scotland and […]

Thanks to funding from North Berwick Trust, Can Do have been able to support North Berwick children and young people with disabilities to experience fun, friendship and adventure! Can Do (SCO49885) are a registered charity based in North Berwick who work across the county to ensure disabled young people have opportunities for regular social interaction

  In June 2023, Leuchie House received a grant of £11,862.90 in support of our Guest Engagement Programme.   Previously operating as the MS Society, Leuchie House became an independent charity in 2011. Leuchie House are dedicated to supporting people living with the long-term effects of a wide range of neurological conditions including; Parkinson’s, Motor Neurone

                                                 Enjoy Leisure, East Lothian’s charitable trust for sports, leisure and active lifestyles, has installed a Poolpod platform lift at their swimming pool in North Berwick. This will help all members and

Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders area of British Divers Marine Life Rescue recently received a grant from North Berwick Trust to purchase a life-size Whale model to be used in all their training sessions in North Berwick. Area Coordinator Corinne Gordon says, “we are extremely grateful to the Trust for the grant awarded this year. Our

In Spring 2021, North Berwick Trust awarded a grant to enjoyleisure to purchase a new inflatable 15m Commando AquaRun at North Berwick Sports Centre. This new inflatable has proved hugely popular with local school children since it hit the water in September. Available every Friday afternoon after school, it is the perfect activity to round

The Baptist Church is situated in a prominent position on Victoria Road in North Berwick. The church approached the Trust for funding towards much needed church hall repairs.  The church hall had deteriorated significantly and was a structural concern. Urgent repairs were needed to prevent further deterioration and possible collapse. Grant funding was sought to

In autumn 2019, North Berwick Trust were delighted to support North Berwick Rugby Football Club (NBRFC), providing 50% of funding to carry out refurbishment works to their existing clubhouse. NBRFC needed to bring their old facilities up to date and the new look clubhouse is now looking fantastic! Gone is the green banquette seating, old

North Berwick Trust today supports a myriad of local organisations and charities with educational, recreational, cultural, sporting and conservation activities. But not many people know that the Trust sometimes also supports individuals. One of the Trust’s aims is simply ‘to help those in need in our community’. North Berwick Trust has strict funding criteria of

Bowling is social sport that adds to community activity and is suitable for all ages and ability. So Club President Kevin Blackie was keen to find a way of allowing less mobile members to continue their enjoyment of both the game and the company. The club applied for a North Berwick Trust grant to cover