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 12-14"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 is for use by schools in the area, either directly or indirectly (via recommendation), 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 the following ways:

 1. Selection as a core charity. Core charities are reviewed and selected every three years. The next review is scheduled for early 2028 and details will be added here when this process opens for new applications. 

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. Core charities can propose these collaborative approaches, which will then be reviewed by Trustees twice a year (April and October). Details of core charities will be added to this site once they have been announced (April 2025).  

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.    ​

4. School recommendation for funding. From April 2025 Craigroyston High School, Craigroyston Primary, Forthview Primary and Pirniehall Primary will each have influence over a School Recommendation Fund tied to their individual school. This fund will be administered and funds paid directly by KPE4, however the decision for which charities should receive funding will lie with the schools themselves. It is anticipated that schools will recommend charities that support their pupil population during the school day. ​

 

KPE4 is keen to support both charities that support a small number of individuals most in need, as well as those that reach large 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 Esteem.