KPE4's vision is “to increase the proportion of young people growing up in deprived areas to live fulfilling lives, with a positive impact on society.”

 

Currently, KPE4 directs around 55% of funding to 14"Core Charities". These are charities that have been chosen as they support young people growing up in and around Pilton & Muirhouse.  KPE4 has, or aims to build, trusted long-term relationships with these core charities. A further 20% of funding supports other organisations working directly with young people, while 15% of funds are directed towards one-off projects and initiatives intended to improve the lives of young people growing up in the area.

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Charities and organisations interested in funding may be able to access in one of the following ways:

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 1. Selection as a Core Charity. Core Charities are reviewed and selected every 2-3 years. The next review is scheduled for April 2027 and details will be added here when this process opens for new applications (by invitation only). 

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2. Joint collaborative approach with a core charity.  We welcome applications for collaborative efforts between two or more charities that wish to work together in order to better meet the needs of young people in the area. Only Core Charities can propose these collaborative approaches, which will then be reviewed by Trustees twice a year (April and October). Details of core charities can be found in the section below (Who we work with).   

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3. Apply for non-core charity funding. These are reviewed every 1-2 months. Is it unlikely that funding for more than £10,000 would be considered. Unfortunately, it is anticipated that only approx 1 in 10 applications will be successful due to demand.   The non core application form can be found at the bottom of this site.

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4. School support. There is also a separate fund which allows chosen local schools (Craigroyston Primary, Forthview Primary, Granton Primary and Pirniehall Primary) to make suggestions for charities and organisations that support their pupils. This fund is administered and funds paid directly by KPE4. ​The charity working in schools application form can be found at the bottom of this site.

 

KPE4 will support charities targetted at a small number of individuals most in need, as well as those that reach larger numbers (eg a whole school or class).

The Trust is also keen to support all levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, with the highest proportion of funding targeted towards supporting a sense of Love & Belonging and building Self esteem.