Community of Partners
At Turn2us we have a vision that everyone in the UK has financial security so they can thrive. We offer support to those of us facing financial shocks and together we challenge the systems and perceptions that cause financial insecurity.
The Edinburgh Together Programme is dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing financial insecurity. Our work is designed to meet our organisational strategic aims of providing high quality information and support, strengthening communities through place-based programmes and building movements for systemic change.
We provide access to grants for people in Edinburgh, through a network of trusted partner organisations who provide support and services to their communities across the city.
By working with our partners, we aim to increase the material, experiential and structural financial security of people accessing our grants and information tools. Our work is rooted in partnership, respect, humility and mutual support.
Our Community of Partners
- Children First
- Citadel Youth Centre
- Community One Stop Shop
- Crisis Skylight Edinburgh
- Cyrenians
- Edinburgh Refugee Sponsorship Circle
- FAIR
- Feniks - Counselling, Personal Development and Support Services
- Health All Round
- LGBT Health and Wellbeing
- LinkLiving Edinburgh Young Persons Service
- MECOPP
- Multi-Cultural Family Base (MCFB)
- One Parent Families Scotland
- Passion4Fusion
- Rock Trust
- Shakti Women’s Aid
- The Action Group
- Turning Point Scotland - Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service
- Willow
Partnership Strategy and Grant Making Approach
The aim of our Partnership Strategy and Approach is to outline how we work in partnership with organisations in Edinburgh, and to communicate what is important to us in building a targeted and values-aligned partnership network for the communities we serve.
Our goal is to create a network of strong, allied partnerships that can deliver meaningful, sustainable impact through the combination of grant-making, income maximisation and support.
This strategy was designed alongside our co-production partners who brought both lived and professional experience of services and communities in Edinburgh.
They had this to say:
This [strategy] is the result of shared voices and collective wisdom. It captures the values we believe in and the change we're working towards together. We've shaped it as a community, and we trust it will be used with care, respect, and a shared sense of responsibility. We, a collective diverse group of Edinburgh Trust co‑production partners, hope the recipients use this document with compassion and guidance and accountability. We believe the partnership approach will serve as a significant tool to promote fairness, foster growth and re‑enforce fundamental values. This will enable future beneficiaries and partners to receive the best version of our partnerships while supporting, creating and producing life impacting change.
How to make an application
If your organisation is a verified Turn2us Edinburgh Trust partner, you can access the Turn2us Edinburgh Trust Application form (note: you will need to log in to your Myturn2us account to view the form).
Once you have filled in the form you will need to upload two documents to complete and submit the application:
- Photo of applicant ID (ideally bank card showing details for payment)
- Applicant declaration form
As we do not ask for any additional supporting documentation, we should be able to reach a decision on the grant application within five working days. However, if there are incomplete questions on the form or we need some further information to make an informed decision on the grant application, we will be in touch, and this may create some delay.
Please note that only registered organisations from our Community of Partners can make applications to the Turn2us Edinburgh Trust. We are currently not accepting any new partners so if your organisation isn’t registered you will not be able to apply.