The Seafarers' Charity

The Seafarers' Charity makes a life-changing impact in troubled times. They award grants to organisations support those who work – or have worked – at sea, and their families.

The Vardy Foundation

Supporting social action and faith based projects

The7stars Foundation

Grants targeted to further the potential and opportunity of children and young people who are surviving abuse, at risk of or experiencing homelessness, caring for a loved one, and challenged by addiction.

Next deadline: 1 Feb 2026

Triodos Bank - Crowdfunding

Triodos Crowdfunding helps charities, social enterprises and community groups connect directly with investors to raise finance.

University of Edinburgh Micro-grant Scheme

The aims of the Edinburgh Micro-grant Scheme are to: Bring value to new or existing partnerships between the University and local communities; and Have a positive social impact.

Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn - Community Investment Fund

Funding is available for projects benefiting the communities of the Galson Estate on the Isle of Lewis.

Verden Sykes Trust

Supports groups and individuals in need in Aberdeen across a range of areas.

Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation - Small Change Big Difference Fund

Yorkshire Building Society trustees consider nominations from members and colleagues to charities providing urgent support or relief to those experiencing financial hardship, to enable them to address immediate needs.

Next deadline: 31 Dec 2025

Zero Waste Scotland- Circular Economy Accelerator Grants

This fund supports early-stage projects that reduce waste and make better use of resources through reuse, repair, recycling, or improved resource management in Scotland.

The Holmhead Trust

Supports work for the charitable purposes of the advancement of health and wellbeing; arts, heritage, culture or science; the relief of human suffering in Scotland.