Scottish Charity No: SC002002

The purpose of the Trust is to provide assistance to decent, indigent men and women aged at least 55 on 1st July in the year of their election, unless they are certified on medical grounds as being unable to earn their living.

Beneficiaries must be persons who have lived or worked in the City of Edinburgh or in Midlothian. Assistance may be by way of cash grant, a bi-annual pension, gift or appliances, provision and care support. The Company’s Almoner will visit applicants to assess their entitlements.

The beneficiaries also enjoy a Christmas tea party, where they are entertained by children of the Merchant Company Schools.

For more information on the Endowments Trust, contact the Secretary & Chamberlain.