Guide to finding funding
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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.
Robert Gordon University - Regional Startup Accelerator
The Regional Startup Accelerator programme supports early-stage innovators from Robert Gordon University to develop and grow their entrepreneurial ventures.
Next deadline: 3 Nov 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 - Clyde Extension Community Fund
Supports community-focussed projects in the community council areas of Duneaton, Biggar, Symington and Quothquan & Thankerton.
Next deadline: 12 Dec 2025
Scottish Recovery Consortium - Recovery Seed Fund
The aim of this fund is to support new & unconstituted Lived Experience recovery groups/organisations with an initial award to support with start-up & running costs.
Sea-Changers Scottish Learning Fund
The aim of the new Scottish Learning Fund is to enable early-stage and/or small community-based groups in Scotland who are involved in marine conservation activities to learn, share knowledge, network and develop skills with other groups.
Shetland Islands Council - Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) Programme
Supporting activities that will contribute positively to local people and local priorities and helping rural communities to thrive through community-led initiatives.
Next deadline: 28 Nov 2025
Shetland Islands Council - Support to community facilities
This grant aid scheme designed to assist a number of named voluntary organisations, which manage and/or maintain youth facilities and sports facilities, with their annual running costs.
Social Business Trust
SBT’s mission is to support high growth potential social enterprises to scale-up their impact. They do that by investing cash grants and professional support from seven partner organisations in a carefully selected portfolio of social enterprises.
Social Investment Scotland - Bridging Loans
A bridging loan is a short-term loan that provides quick access to funds for social enterprises and charities that need to cover a short-term cash shortfall.