Commissioners of
Northern Lighthouses 2000 Trust

A charitable Trust Fund has been set up to administer the money received from The Island Race in July 2000. The Trust is a Recognised Scottish Charity (Scottish Charity Number SC 032089) and its purpose is to assist in the provision of training, education and support of suitable Merchant Navy Officer Trainees for Merchant Navy Officer traineeships under the sponsorship of the Commissioners.

If you want more information about The Commissioners of Northern Lighthouse 2000 Trust please contact the Secretary to the Board, Northern Lighthouse Board, 84 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DA.

THE BLACK BEQUEST FUND

The Black Bequest was established in 1919 by a Mrs Janet Black as a memorial to her brother James. The Black Bequest remains as a charitable fund today and assistance is available to retired Lightkeepers, Retained Lighthouse Keepers, Attendants and their families of the Northern Lighthouse Board.

In the past, funds have been released to assist with the following:

· Educational Equipment i.e. books and computer equipment
· Aids to the chronically sick or disabled
· Unexpected and large expenses
· Exceptional travelling expenses when meeting family obligations in cases of serious illness or bereavement

If you believe you would benefit from such funding, please contact the Secretary to the Board on 0131 473 3112 in the first instance for a private and personal discussion to see if you are eligible to apply.