Who The Trust Supports


Helping young people in the West Coast of Scotland.

The Trust’s focus continues John Mather’s lifelong interests in Arts and culture, entrepreneurialism and employability skills, with a particular emphasis on applications from across the West of Scotland.

Trustees make grants of up to £10,000 to a number of organisations each year, though larger amounts or multi-year funding can be considered.

Applications are not normally accepted direct from individuals but are welcomed from primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities.

‘Rising Star’ applications are also welcomed from youth groups and other charitable organisations.

Current List of Beneficiary Institutions

  • Strathclyde University
  • City Of Glasgow University
  • University of the West of Scotland
  • Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
  • RSNO
  • Scottish Ballet
  • National Theatre of Scotland
  • New College, Lanarkshire
  • City of Glasgow College
  • Ayrshire College
  • Glasgow Kelvin College
  • Glasgow Clyde College
  • Clyde River Foundation
  • NYOS
  • Scottish Opera
  • Tron Theatre
  • Generation Science
  • Young Enterprise Scotland
  • National Youth Choir of Scotland
  • Hopscotch Theatre Company
  • Childrens Classic Concerts
  • Academy of Sacred Music
  • Project Ability
  • Dance House Scotland

Current List of Beneficiary Institutions

  • Strathclyde University
  • City Of Glasgow University
  • University of the West of Scotland
  • Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
  • RSNO
  • Scottish Ballet
  • National Theatre of Scotland
  • New College, Lanarkshire
  • City of Glasgow College
  • Ayrshire College
  • Glasgow Kelvin College
  • Glasgow Clyde College
  • Clyde River Foundation
  • NYOS
  • Scottish Opera
  • Tron Theatre
  • Generation Science
  • Young Enterprise Scotland
  • National Youth Choir of Scotland
  • Hopscotch Theatre Company
  • Childrens Classic Concerts
  • Academy of Sacred Music
  • Project Ability
  • Dance House Scotland
Case Study

Jay Cappernauld - John Mather Rising Star Award 2021

“As a composer at an early stage in my career, the timely support of the John Mather Trust has allowed me to work closely with the RSNO throughout Season 2021:22 as one of the composers in their Scotch Snaps series...

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Case Study

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – Hardship Funding

The John Mather Charitable Trust has supported the students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for many years with hardship funding. During the lockdown and Scotland’s recovery, these funds have been needed more than ever...

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Case Study

Ashley O'Rourke - Ayrshire College

The John Mather Trust supports students and alumni of Ayrshire College who have: learned a trade and gone into employment, started an apprenticeship or set up their own business...

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