Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
The Royal Countryside Fund - Supporting Rural Communities
The Royal Countryside Fund provides grants for projects from across the UK which are working to create resilient rural communities. They are seeking community-led projects that address the challenges facing their rural area.
Opened: 10 Jan 2025
Next deadline: 21 Feb 2025
The William Syson Foundation - Small Grants Fund
For arts charities working in any art form or cross-art form including but not limited to visual arts, performing arts, poetry, literature, film-making, music, photography, and digital arts.
Due to open: 17 Mar 2025
Aviva Foundation
The Foundation funds charitable, non-profit and social enterprises that aim to improve people’s financial resilience - their ability to cope with money problems.
Next deadline: 23 Apr 2025
Hugh & Mary Miller Bequest
The Hugh and Mary Miller Bequest offers financial support to charitable organisations for the disabled, young people and the disadvantaged in Scotland.
Mrs M A Lascelles Charitable Trust
The Trust makes grants to charities and voluntary organisations in Scotland and the UK. They fund a wide range of organisations with a preference for countryside, health, art and young people.
Forfar Roof Truss Co
Each month, money is donated to local charities and worthy causes. The main focus is that the causes are local, and of the kind that tend to be overlooked generally.
Foundation Scotland - Blackford Community Fund
Blackford Community Fund is a charitable fund to benefit residents of Blackford in Perth & Kinross. It aims to promote community spirit, enhance quality of life and promote people's well-being and foster a vibrant sustainable community.
Next deadline: 21 Mar 2025
Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland
Rotary is a worldwide network of inspired men and women who translate their passions into relevant social causes, to change lives in communities. In local communities, each club raises thousands of pounds for community projects and local charities.
Sainsbury's Local Charity Scheme
Every year Sainsbury works together with their customers and colleagues to support a local cause at the heart of the local community. Each store will nominate a long list of local charities that benefit their community.
Scottish Communities Finance - Social Enterprise Bridging Loan
The Social Enterprise Loan Fund is a small fund that is capitalised by the investment of people and organisations within the Scottish Third Sector.