Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Lindsays Charitable Trust
Provides funding for groups and individuals for conservation, the environment, wildlife projects, the arts and medical research. Normally supports smaller less known charities working in specialised fields.
Scottish Building Society Foundation
The Scottish Building Society Foundation will aim to invest in the long-term future of communities in Scotland. They are looking to provide financial support to charities and community groups.
Due to open: 29 May 2024
Cultivation Street
Garden vouchers are available to community, neighbourhood and school gardens who want to bring back community gardening and revitalise our streets and inspire people to take up gardening and grow their green skills.
Asda Foundation - Cost of Living Grant
The Cost of Living grant aims to support the increased running costs groups are facing because of the Cost of Living crisis, along with essentials.
Next deadline: 24 May 2024
Asda Foundation - Empowering Local Communities Grant
This grant is designed to support a broad range of activities which contribute towards transforming communities and improving lives, as well as funding to strengthen their volunteering.
Next deadline: 24 May 2024
Asda Foundation - U18 Better Starts Grant
This grant will help give children the best start in life, tackle poverty, inclusion and wellbeing. There are 4 areas of support: Essentials, Transform/Improve, Connect Together, and Festive Celebration.
Next deadline: 24 May 2024
Shetland Islands Council - Economic Development Grant Scheme
The Economic Development Grant Scheme aims to stimulate local economic activity by supporting individuals, businesses and organisations to turn ideas into commercial reality.
Foundation Scotland - Social Investment Fund
The Social Investment Fund offers blended grant and loan investment to social enterprises, community organisations and charities. Investment can be used for capital expenditure, asset acquisition and business growth.
VASLAN - Multiply Fund
Funding for local organisations to deliver and tailor bespoke short-term flexible courses that will boost people’s ability to use numeracy in their daily life.