The Global Concerns Trust

Supporting grassroots development projects

Global Concern’s mission is to reduce poverty and empower vulnerable people, through innovative and sustainable grassroots development projects.
The Global Concerns Trust was established in December 1996 in Scotland by Alastair Christie. GCT evolved from a concept developed from 1987-1996 by Alastair Christie in Singapore.
We are an international development charity which supports grassroots development and environmental projects in Africa and Asia.
Over the years, GCT has worked linking schools, organisations and individuals in a supportive and learning relationship, pioneering grassroots projects in rural and urban environments. Read More..

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Global Gathering 2017

Posted on 14/09/2017

On behalf of The Global Concerns Trust I would like to invite you to our 2017 ‘Global Gathering!’ on Saturday 4th November. Some of you will have attended our events previously which have enjoyed by all! Please see the attached flyer for more information. We usually sell out so please get book tickets early to

David Alderton is raising money for The Global Concerns Trust by running a half marathon

Posted on 17/08/2017

We are delighted that David Alderton is raising money for The Global Concerns Trust by running a half marathon in the Great Scottish Run in Edinburgh, on the 1st October. Please sponsor David via this link: https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/davidalderton1 Thank you David, and good luck with the training!