Guide to
finding funding
Key steps to think about if you’re looking to bring in income through grants or other fundraising methods.
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Toy Trust
Makes grants to UK registered charities for projects working with disadvantaged children aged 13 and under.
Inverclyde ADP Local Recovery Fund Programme
The Inverclyde ADP Local Recovery Fund Programme is a small local grant programme available to constituted third sector organisations supporting individuals and families affected by problematic alcohol and drug use.
Next deadline: 19 May 2024
Queensberry House Trust
The Trust's objects are widely drawn but the trustees generally give where the need is shown and the donation would make a significant difference to the charity concerned. They tend to focus on supporting the elderly in the Lothians.
Next deadline: 15 Sep 2024
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: 12 Jul 2024
Corra Foundation - Boost Fund
Small grants for organisations supporting children and families in their local communities who have been affected by the increase in basic running costs which are making their work much more challenging.
Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust - Ann Rylands Small Donations Programme
Makes small grants to support smaller charities providing practical and emotional support to people with – or at high risk of – physical or mental ill health, people living with disability, and their families and carers.
The Edinburgh & Lothian Trust Fund - Grants for Voluntary Organisations
Grants are available to smaller recognised charities in the Edinburgh and Lothian area whose aims and objectives are to provide social welfare. Priority will be given to organisations which combat inequalities and/or promote voluntary action.
Next deadline: 16 Jul 2024
Essentia Foundation
The Essentia Foundation provides financial support to charities and community groups that improve the health and wellbeing of young people and increase opportunities for training, enhancing learning, upskilling, and developing career opportunities.
Due to open: 13 May 2024
Alpkit Foundation
The Alpkit Foundation make small awards to people, groups and schools that work to remove the barriers in getting outdoors and experience wild places.
John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund
Objectives are: research for medicine and surgery in Edinburgh; the physical wellbeing of the youth in Edinburgh; research in Chemistry as affecting industry in the UK; charities whose objective is the restoration of the sick to health.