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Recently opened funds
Museums Galleries Scotland - Small Grants Fund
The Small Grant Fund supports museums to develop their work and deliver against the priority areas of Scotland’s museums and galleries Strategy.
Opened: 26 Nov 2025
Kristina Martin Charitable Trust
The Trust's aim is to champion mental well-being for all. They provide grants to UK registered charities whose work supports those with mental health issues and provides support and activities.
Opened: 1 Nov 2025
NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation
NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation projects must link to the charities priorities in order to support the delivery of the vision ‘People live better and longer lives in Tayside’
Opened: 3 Oct 2025
Next deadline: 3 Nov 2025
Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust
The Trust gives grants to registered charities that work in the UK. They focus on specific priorities every year. The focus area for rounds 3 and 4 in 2025 is Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
Opened: 1 Sep 2025
Wesleyan Foundation - Community Grants
The Community Grants programme supports grassroots charities across the UK to deliver vital community services.
Opened: 1 Sep 2025
Next deadline: 4 Oct 2025
McCarthy Stone Foundation - Creating Connections
The Creating Connections Grant Programme will be awarding 20+ grants of up to £7,500 to charities and community groups who are helping to reduce loneliness and isolation for the over 65’s.
Opened: 29 Aug 2025
Next deadline: 29 Aug 2025
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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national membership organisation for the voluntary sector. Our mission is to support, promote and develop a confident, sustainable voluntary sector in Scotland.
We're passionate about what the voluntary sector can achieve. Along with our community of members, we believe that charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups make Scotland a better place.
