The Strathmartine Trust was established by the late Dr Ronald Cant to encourage and support the study of all periods of Scottish history, continuing the work to which he devoted most of his life. It is named after the parish north of Dundee where Dr Cant's family originated. The trustees are all volunteers and manage the business of the Trust, which includes operating the Strathmartine Centre, administering the annual grant award schemes, and overseeing the Strathmartine Press.