Michael Thomson, a co-founder of the Thomson Charitable Trust, is bowing out after 50 years. He is pictured with Trust chairman Stuart Thomson and (from left) fellow trustees Simon Thomson, Andrew Thomson, Gordon Bannerman, John Thom and Helen Band. Pic: Fraser Band Photography
Michael Thomson, a co-founder of the Thomson Charitable Trust, is bowing out after 50 years. He is pictured with Trust chairman Stuart Thomson and (from left) fellow trustees Simon Thomson, Andrew Thomson, Gordon Bannerman, John Thom and Helen Band. Pic: Fraser Band Photography

The objectives of the Trust are to support charitable purposes which include those connected with music, the arts, sport, education and other spheres.Within the framework it is the policy of the Trustees to consider applications:

  • For grants of up to £5,000
  • For services or activities which benefit people in Perth or the wider area of Perth & Kinross
  • With a preference for start-up projects or improvements to the charitable services being offered.
  • To exclude applications for employment costs, core funding or other regular annual costs.