SafeDeposits Scotland Community Fund

Grants to organisations who commit to deliver a project that meets at least one of five criteria: sustainability and the environment; employability and career skills; social inclusion; technology and digital inclusion; improving the local community.

Next deadline: 29 Aug 2025

Sanctuary’s Sustainable Communities Fund

Sanctuary’s Community Investment Fund provides grants for community initiatives which make a difference to the lives of Sanctuary residents.

Scotmid - Community Grant

Small, one-off grants are available for the benefit of local communities around Scotmid stores. Key areas supported are: children/education, health, homelessness/poverty, arts & culture, environment, elderly, and active lifestyles.

Scottish Borders Local Action Group - Community Led Local Development Fund

The Community Led Local Development Fund is an annual grant fund dedicated to improving life for people living in the Scottish Borders.

Scottish Mining Welfare Trust

To improve the conditions of life of persons who are or have been employed in Scotland in the mining industry

Screen Scotland - Film Festival Fund

The National Lottery Film Festival and Screening Programme Fund supports organisations who are looking to produce film festivals and screening programmes in Scotland for a public audience.

Next deadline: 19 Sep 2025

Screwfix Foundation

Supports projects that improve, fix and repair buildings, homes and facilities specifically used by people in need throughout the UK.

Next deadline: 10 Nov 2025

Shetland Community Benefit Fund - Viking Community Fund - Reactive and Proactive Strategic Funds

Funding for community-focussed activities which sustain and develop Shetland’s communities and clearly focus on the priorities identified in SCBF's business plan.

Next deadline: 31 Oct 2025

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

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.