War Memorials Trust
 

Scotland

War Memorials Trust has two grant schemes that operate in Scotland. In order to decide which one to apply for follow this two step guide. You need to consider the type of war memorial and the work you plan to undertake.

Step 1: Freestanding or not?

The first step is to determine if your memorial is freestanding or non-freestanding.

Freestanding war memorials may be are eligible for support through funding available from Historic Scotland or War Memorials Trust through either the Small Grants Scheme in Scotland or the general Small Grants Scheme depending on the work to be undertaken and the costs.

Non-freestanding war memorials are only eligible for support from the general Small Grants Scheme.

What is freestanding and non-freestanding?

Freestanding war memorials are:

  • Self supporting (i.e. not fixed to a wall or other structure for support)
  • Have no other use than as a war memorial
  • Do not combine the commemorative function with other functions as in the case of bridges, gardens or memorial halls (these for the purposes of our grant schemes are not considered freestanding)

Freestanding war memorials include most crosses found in village centres, obelisks, cenotaphs as well as lych gates, sculpture and many more.

Non-freestanding war memorials are:

  • Non-self supporting memorials (e.g. plaques, stained glass windows, framed rolls of honour)
  • Part of another building (e.g. clock towers in churches)
  • Those which combine their commemorative function with other functions (e.g. gardens, halls, buildings)
  • War memorial objects (e.g. books, toys)

Step 2: What work is required?

Once you have identified if your war memorial is freestanding or non-freestanding you will need to read the eligibility criteria for the relevant scheme.

If your memorial is freestanding investigate the Small Grants Scheme in Scotland. Details of eligible work are provided. Only if your proposed work does not fit the criteria should you look at the Small Grants Scheme.

If you memorial is non-freestanding then visit the Small Grants Scheme page where you can find out more and also apply online.

If you are at the start of your project and unsure about what works are required, you can contact the Conservation Team either by email conservation@warmemorials.org or by telephone on 020 7233 7356. Please note, the Conservation Team can only give general technical conservation advice and do not provide detailed specifications. This is something which contractors will be able to do once they have seen the memorial.

In order to clarify if this grant scheme is right for your project and to receive an application form, you need to submit an 'Expression of interest form'.