The Stafford Trust

Funds charities under the headings of animal welfare; child / adult welfare; medical research; local community projects; HM services personnel; sea rescue; overseas appeals. Preference is given to applications from Scotland.

Next deadline: 31 Dec 2026

The Weir Charitable Trust

This fund supports services/projects, run by Scottish-based community groups and small charities, in the following qualifying categories: sport, recreational activities, animal welfare, health and culture.

Next deadline: 30 Oct 2026

Thistledown Trust

Supports registered charities, preference may be given to activities that are concerned with the welfare of animals. In recent years they have given to a wide range of organisations supporting health, young people and emergency relief.

Wellcome Trust

The trust's vision is to achieve extraordinary improvements in human and animal health. It offers a wide variety of funding schemes.

The Robert Clutterbuck Trust

They prefer their grants to be applied for the purchase of specific items to assist: Armed forces and veterans, sports and recreation for young people, the welfare of domestic animals, natural history and wildlife.

Next deadline: 31 Dec 2026