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SSE - Gordonbush Community Fund
Supports community and charitable projects in Brora, Golspie, Helmsdale and Rogart Community Council areas that develop the area's assets and build the sustainability of the local communities as vibrant places to live, work and visit.
Opened: 31 Jan 2027
Idlewild Trust
Idlewild Trust is an independent grant-making trust that supports registered charities. It runs two grants programmes supporting specific areas within conservation and the arts.
Opened: 7 Dec 2026
Falkirk Council - Community Choices Small Grants Programme
The Community Choices Small Grants programme offers community groups the opportunity to suggest project and activity ideas they want to make happen and to receive public funds in their ward to do it.
Opened: 9 Nov 2026
James Tudor Foundation - Mental Health programme
Supports UK-registered charities that help children and young people recovering from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and parents affected by ACEs, mental illness, or addiction.
Opened: 2 Nov 2026
Next deadline: 11 Dec 2026
NFU Mutual Charitable Trust
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust promotes and supports charities in the United Kingdom working in agriculture, rural development and insurance.
Opened: 17 Jul 2026
Next deadline: 9 Oct 2026
Shetland Islands Council - Support to community facilities
This grant aid scheme designed to assist a number of named voluntary organisations, which manage and/or maintain youth facilities and sports facilities, with their annual running costs.
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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.
