The Scottish Football Benevolent Trust

Constitutional objectives

The said Trustees in their sole discretion may make payment out of the capital and income of the Trust for (i) the relief of hardship suffered by (First) existing registered players of clubs which are full members of the Scottish FA, whether of professional or amateur status, (“Full Member Clubs”) arising through injury (permanent or otherwise) sustained in their playing football for such Full Member Clubs, training therefor or travelling connected therewith such that they are unable to continue playing football or continue with their occupation, if any, outwith football. (Second) former players of Full Member Clubs arising through injury (permanent or otherwise) sustained during their time playing football for such Full Member Clubs, training therefor or travelling connected therewith such that they were unable to continue playing football or continue with their occupation, if any, outwith football. and (Third) the dependants of either players of Full Member Clubs or former players of Full Member Clubs referred to in paragraphs (First) and (Second) above where injury has resulted in the player or former player being unable to continue to play football and (Fourth) employed or formerly employed coaches/managers of any Full Member Club who have suffered any injury, illness or condition which has resulted in their having to give up a career in football. and should they consider applications on any of the foregoing grounds, the Trustees shall take into consideration the applicants’ income, if any, from all sources and commitments to be made out of such income and any other circumstances or factors which they consider appropriate and equitable. the Trustees shall, except in exceptional circumstances as may be determined by the Trustees, consider only one application per individual applicant and successful applicants shall be entitled to receive one payment only from the Trust and (ii) the advancement of health, through the funding (in whole or in part) of research and other projects which aim to assist in the prevention of injury or illness to individuals (permanent or otherwise) sustained in connection with the playing of football and training. the Trustees shall only consider the funding of such projects after undertaking due diligence. (SECOND). no payment shall be made in furtherance of this paragraph (ii) of this clause (SECOND) unless all Trustees then in office agree. and we confer on the said Trustees the powers aftermentioned and make the after