For this tranche, major beneficiaries include Belmont Community Cinema and Alpha International, with both receiving £25,000 along with various other Scotland-based charities.

The grassroots charity, Belmont Community Cinema, was set up to reopen the historic Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen City Centre. The donation will contribute towards capital costs for the cinema’s refurbishment, in the form of essential repair and conservation works.

Gemma Cruickshank, funding and development manager of Belmont Community Cinema said: “As we work towards reopening this much-loved cultural venue, donations such as this are invaluable in helping us preserve an important part of Aberdeen’s heritage to create a vibrant, accessible cinema for future generations of the city’s community to enjoy.”

The donation towards Alpha International will help re-film The Parenting Course ministry resources used by churches and organisations on a global scale. The Parenting Courses, provide support to parents and caregivers with children up to 10 years and teenagers aged 11 to 18. 

Chris Williams, product and development manager at Alpha International said: “Re-filming The Parenting Courses will modernise content, visuals and expert perspectives to better engage today’s parents.”

Additionally, the Teenage Cancer Trust has received a £5,000 grant to aid its Outreach Clinical Nurse Specialist service in Aberdeen as well as wider areas.

Bernadette Sampson, trusts and foundations manager of Teenage Cancer Trust said: “This generous grant from The Barrack Charitable Trust ensures that young people with cancer can receive the age-appropriate and specialist care they deserve, no matter where they live.”

Cyrenians has been given £7.500 to support The Homeless Navigator project, which is a street-based service supporting Edinburgh’s homeless community.

Mark Diver, outreach worker, Navigator Project of Cyrenians said: “This funding will help us continue providing long-term, flexible support to people experiencing homelessness in Edinburgh, allowing us to meet people where they are and support them towards more stable futures.”

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland, based in Cumbernauld, got £1,500 to support enhancements to Dan Young Building’s outdoor play and recreation area. The charity helps children, young people as well as adults (and their families) living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

In Greenock, the Ardgowan Hospice got a £2,000 donation towards the delivery cost for the Community Nursing team, which has been able to make people on palliative care stay at home.

Monica Keenan, advanced clinical nurse specialist, said: “This grant will go towards the cost of our Community Nursing Service, which will be a lifeline to many across our community.

“As a charity which has to fundraise over 60% of its daily running costs, we couldn’t be more grateful for this generosity.”

A total of £1,500 was given to The School Bank West Lothian to provide support for 50 children with key uniform items, such as shoes and school bags for beginning secondary school during August this year. 

Laura Kearney from the charity said: “This award will allow us to support young people in West Lothian starting High School in August 2026. 

“Transition packs are provided for young people from the most deprived areas of West Lothian who are referred for support.”

Based in Cumbria, the specialist residential outdoor education centre, Bendrigg Trust, which delivers accessible adventure activities for those with disabilities has been given £1,500. As such, 30 disabled children and families from Scotland will be able to go to the Bendrigg Trust.

Emily Kinder from the charity said: “Thanks to the Barrack Charitable Trust, we can support disabled people from Scotland to visit Bendrigg for an exciting adventure at our accessible outdoor centre.

“Visitors will take part in outdoor activities like climbing, canoeing and caving, building their confidence and realising what they’re capable of.”

James Barrack, chair of Barrack Charitable Trust, said: “We are committed to supporting organisations that make a tangible difference in communities across Scotland. 

“This latest round of grants reflects the breadth and quality of charitable work being undertaken throughout the country and we are delighted to provide funding that will help these organisations continue delivering lasting benefits for those who rely on their services.”