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National Lottery Heritage Grants
National Lottery Heritage Grants fund projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK.
National Memorial Heritage Fund
Funds heritage projects of all sizes to buy anything which is of outstanding importance to the national heritage and either at risk or of memorial character.
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 Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Aims to support community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing and/or mitigate the impact of distress and mental ill health within the adult population.
Next deadline: 31 Oct 2025
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: 31 Oct 2025
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
Orkney Islands Council - Culture Fund
The Culture Fund is aimed at assisting not for profit organisations based in Orkney planning arts, heritage or language events, projects or activities.
Next deadline: 31 Oct 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.