Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
The Classical Association Grants
The Classical Association is a major giver of grants to classical projects in the UK. They provide funding for summer schools, conferences, school teaching and outreach and major projects.
Next deadline: 1 Dec 2025
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.
Next deadline: 31 Jan 2026
Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation
Supports registered charities based in the UK, particularly in areas near the Society's Principal Office or one of its branches. They support projects which benefit children, young people, and the elderly.
Next deadline: 31 Oct 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.
Next deadline: 30 Sep 2025
Leith Benevolent Association
The association exists to provide funding for projects or activities run by individuals or groups for the benefit of people in or linked to Leith.
Next deadline: 31 Jan 2026
Kilbraur Windfarm Community Benefit Trust
Supports most types of charitable activity through small community organisations that benefits people living in the Kilbraur area of Brora, Golspie and Rogart Community Council areas.
Next deadline: 28 Nov 2025
Homelessness Prevention Pilot Fund: "Ask & Act"
Funding for pilot projects to implement prevention strategies for homelessness.
Next deadline: 17 Oct 2025
The Hugo Burge Foundation - Creative Communities
The Creative Communities fund will go towards supporting organisations, festivals, fairs and community groups that develop and deliver initiatives focusing on culture and creative arts in their local area.
Next deadline: 30 Sep 2025
The Hugo Burge Foundation - Creative Education
Seeking applications from people, schools, and arts and culture organisations that are creating opportunities for young people (0-29) to engage and build their creative skills and knowledge.
Next deadline: 30 Sep 2025
Inspiring Scotland - Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme
The Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme will support small community groups in rural and remote areas to develop and deliver local outdoor play opportunities.
Next deadline: 22 Sep 2025