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The Granite Heart Fund offers small grants to support charities, voluntary groups and initiatives working to make a positive difference in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, in particular those not in receipt of regular funding. Funded through their community charity shops and generous supporters, they award grants regularly, typically between £50 and £500, with larger awards considered in special cases.

They prioritise projects that deliver real benefit to local people and communities, and which align with their charitable objectives.

Applications must demonstrate a clear benefit to the community in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and support at least one of Granite Heart’s charitable purposes, which include:

• Helping people and communities experiencing poverty, hardship or disadvantage;
• Supporting learning, skills development, and access to education for all ages;
• Improving health, quality of life and mental well-being, and tackling health inequalities;
• Strengthening communities through inclusion, diversity, equality and cohesion;
• Promoting arts, culture, heritage and science in ways that enrich local life;
• Encouraging participation in sport and physical activity for better well-being; and
• Protecting the environment, promoting sustainability, and caring for animals.

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Geographical areas funded: Aberdeen Aberdeenshire

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Local charities, voluntary groups and charitable initiatives working to make a positive difference in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, in particular those organisations not in receipt of regular funding. Applications must demonstrate a clear benefit to the community in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and support at least one of Granite Heart’s charitable purposes (see Details)

When to apply

Applications can be made at any time and are reviewed regularly by the Board (responses within 6 weeks).

Next deadline: 30 Aug 2025

How to apply

Complete the online application form via their website. You can also download and submit via post, or pick up a physical application form in store.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Advice and information Advocacy Animal welfare Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Campaigning Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport Disaster and emergency services Education and training Employability services Environment Financial advice and support General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Heritage and building preservation Mental health care Organisational development and capacity building Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Research Respite and holidays Science and technology Social care and welfare Justice, equality and law Energy Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Black and Ethnic Minorities Carers Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families General public Homeless or badly housed Care experienced people Socially isolated people LGBTQI people People in poverty Rural communities Men Mental health conditions Offenders and ex-offenders Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Refugees and asylum seekers Religious and Belief Groups Local communities Voluntary sector organisations Unemployed Victims of crime and abuse Volunteers Women and girls Young people Veterans and armed forces personnel Urban communities

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