Making A Difference Locally

The charity’s mission is to invest in building stronger local communities. Grants are available to local charities and good causes via over 2,000 stores nationwide that are members of Nisa and Costcutter Supermarkets.

The RJ Larg Family Trust

Grants are given to a wide variety of organisations (generally in Scotland, particularly Tayside) including cancer research and other medical charities, youth organisations, university students' associations, wildlife, and amateur musical groups.

The Scottish Hydro Electric Community Trust

Not-for-profit community projects can apply for up to 50% of the costs of an electricity connection within the Scottish Hydro-Electric Distribution area, particularly those in rural areas.

Next deadline: 20 May 2024

The Big Give - Christmas Challenge

The Christmas Challenge is an online match funding campaign that can help your charity to raise more money this Christmas. It offers supporters of participating charities the opportunity to have their donations doubled when the campaign goes live.

Due to open: 13 May 2024

William Grant Foundation

The Foundation aims to: ensure greater opportunities for those who are disadvantaged; strengthen the local communities in which the company operates; improve Scotland’s natural and built environment; sustain the unique culture and heritage of Scotland.

The Oak Foundation - Housing and Homelessness

The Oak Foundation seeks to fund initiatives rooted in a deep understanding of the experiences of people facing homelessness, addressing three themes: renter rights; supply and access to affordable homes; and reduction in homelessness.

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: 31 May 2024

Silverhill Trust

Objectives are to promote the mental, physical and social development of young people in the UK, especially those in poor circumstances (the trustees generally regard young people as being under the age of 21).

North Ayrshire Council - Common Good fund

North Ayrshire Council administers Common Good funds for: Ardrossan; Irvine; Largs; Millport; Saltcoats and Stevenston. Applications must benefit all, or a significant group, of the inhabitants of the area to which the Common Good relates.

abrdn Charitable Foundation

Supports projects which meet their planet and people strategy for tomorrow’s generation.