National Museums Of Scotland - National Fund for Acquisitions

Helps museums, galleries, libraries and archives throughout Scotland to make acquisitions for their collections, provided they are open to the public and not run for profit. Grants may be made to assist the purchase of an object or group of objects.

North Lanarkshire Council - Community Grants

This grant scheme exists to provide small amounts of funding, within a short timescale, to promote projects or activities which bring community benefit.

Next deadline: 30 Jan 2026

Orcome Trust

The Orcome Trust is administered and located in Newhall on the borders of Midlothian and Tweeddale. Preference is given to smaller charities and projects that benefit the general geographical area as well as further afield for worthwhile causes.

Orkney Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund

The fund is aimed at supporting community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing within the adult population. Part of a nationwide scheme.

Next deadline: 12 Dec 2025

Persimmon Homes - Community Champions

This charity-match programme gives donations to local UK groups and charities, which have already raised vital funds themselves.

Perth & Kinross Council - Common Good Funds

Grants are given to carry out a wide range of community based activities in Perth City, Aberfeldy, Auchterarder, Blairgowrie, Crieff, Kinross and Pitlochry.

Perth & Kinross Council - Community Environment Challenge Fund (CECF)

Grants are given for environmental projects that: are led and delivered by community groups; make a significant difference to the local environment; are widely supported within the community.

Perth & Kinross Sports Council

A range of grants are available including start up grants, development grants, equipment grants, and personal development grants.

Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust - Perth City Heritage Fund

Grants to maintain or restore traditional properties within the Perth and Kinnoull Conservation Areas. The aim is to ensure that the grants awarded give the greatest economic benefit to Perth's historical environment.

Peter Samuel Charitable Trust

This UK-wide trust has a number of areas of interest, including heritage, forestry/land restoration and improving the quality of life for those living in south central Berkshire, East Somerset and the Scottish Highlands.