The John Preston Trust

The John Preston Trust (JPT) is a small, independent grant-giving charity based in Scotland which aims to support young people who are actively engaged in either Music or the Visual Arts.

Applications are now closed until February 2026

To be eligible for a grant, applicants must be between the ages of 16-30 yrs and living in Edinburgh and the Lothians region. Whilst our focus is on providing grants direct to young people in need of support we will also consider applications from small organisations based in the region who are working with young people involved in Music and the Visual Arts and are able to channel support directly to young people who meet our eligibility criteria.

What We Fund

The Trust’s priority is to focus on young people keen to learn and develop skills in the fields of Music and Visual Arts.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for a grant, you can do so by completing our online application form. Applications for grant funding will re-open on 1st February 2026.

FAQs

As a small grant-giving funder we have limited scope to offer advice before you apply, but we have some Frequently Asked Questions to help in the first instance.