Guide to finding funding
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The Randal Foundation
The Randal Foundation is committed to supporting innovative projects and initiatives that drive positive, life saving and life-transforming change in communities in the UK and around the world.
The Robertson Trust - Transport Grants
This fund supports organisations working with communities who experience or are at risk of experiencing poverty and trauma, by providing grants for transport.
The Shackleton Foundation
The Shackleton Foundation provides seed-funding to inspirational leaders and early-stage social enterprises with the potential to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people.
Next deadline: 31 Oct 2025
The Wakeham Trust
The Trust's core goal is to help small groups of people who are getting together to make a difference in their communities. They are especially interested in helping groups that are starting up and need a little seed money to help them get going.
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.
Due to open: 1 Dec 2025
Thomas Wall Trust
Funds small charities running projects to improve the life chances and employment prospects for people from disadvantaged groups.
Next deadline: 22 Sep 2025
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.
University of Glasgow - GRID Civic Grant Funds
The GRID Civic Grant Funds have been set up to support communities, and are intended to help local groups make an enduring positive impact for those living, working and learning within Glasgow Riverside Innovation District.
VASLan - Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Funds community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing across Scotland.
Next deadline: 6 Oct 2025