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RBS Social & Community Capital - Community Business Loan
Loans are available for established third sector organisations that are delivering high social value - in a sustainable way.
Renfrewshire Council - Cultural Organisations Fund
The Cultural Organisations Fund (COF) supports established local organisations to undertake programmes of creative and cultural activity that delivers public benefit and aligns with the council's strategic aims for culture.
Next deadline: 20 May 2025
Rosa - Rise Fund
Rosa’s Rise Fund provides organisational development funding for Black and racially minoritised-led women’s and girls’ organisations across the UK.
Next deadline: 23 Jun 2025
SSE - Balmurrie Fell Community Fund
Provides grants to community and charitable projects in the community council areas of Kirkcowan, Old Luce and New Luce in Dumfries and Galloway.
SSE - Griffin and Calliachar Community Fund
Provides funding to community and charitable projects in the community council areas of Aberfeldy, Dull & Weem, Dunkeld & Birnam, Kenmore & District and Mid Atholl, Strathtay & Grandtully.
Next deadline: 21 Jul 2025
SSE – Clyde Borders Community Fund
Supports the community council areas of Skirling, Upper Tweed and Tweedsmuir. The Fund aims to promote community spirit and bring people together; enhance quality of life and promote people’s well-being; and foster vibrant sustainable communities.
Next deadline: 28 Jun 2025
SSE – Clyde Extension Community Fund
Supports community-focussed projects in the community council areas of Duneaton, Biggar, Symington and Quothquan & Thankerton.
Scottish Borders Council - Neighbourhood Support Fund
Supports voluntary and community groups that are active within their communities and who are planning community based projects. The Fund operates in five Area Partnerships; Berwickshire, Cheviot, Eildon, Teviot and Liddesdale and Tweeddale.
Scottish Government - The Ecosystem Fund
The Ecosystem Fund provides grants up to £40,000 to organisations that are driving entrepreneurial growth and innovation across Scotland.
Next deadline: 20 May 2025