The Seafarers' Charity

The Seafarers' Charity makes a life-changing impact in troubled times. They award grants to organisations support those who work – or have worked – at sea, and their families.

The Stafford Trust

Funds charities under the headings of animal welfare; child / adult welfare; medical research; local community projects; HM services personnel; sea rescue; overseas appeals. Preference is given to applications from Scotland.

Next deadline: 31 Dec 2025

The Theodore Salvesen Memorial Trust

Funds the promotion of the welfare, dignity and efficiency of members and intending members of the British Merchant Navy. Grants are made to charities supporting former or current members of the British Merchant Navy.

The W M Mann Foundation

General charitable purposes, typically registered charities based in Scotland, serving the needs of Scots, and within the fields of music, arts, education, medical research and care etc.

The W.G. Edwards Charitable Foundation

The Foundation makes small grants to improve the health and wellbeing of people over the age of 65 in the UK.

Due to open: 8 Dec 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.

The Wilson Christie Fund

Support is available for organisations benefiting foreign missionaries and older people in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

The Wolfson Foundation - Funding for Places

The Foundation's main grants programme provides support for places. They fund capital initiatives across a broad range of organisations working across the fields of education, science and medicine, health and disability and arts and humanities.

Next deadline: 5 Jan 2026

Todhill Wind Farm Community Fund (Larbert, Stenhousemuir & Torwood)

The fund provides grants that preserve and develop the area of Larbert, Stenhousemuir & Torwood as a great, friendly place to live, supporting activity that improves the look and feel of the area, brings people together and enhances the community.

Triodos Bank - Crowdfunding

Triodos Crowdfunding helps charities, social enterprises and community groups connect directly with investors to raise finance.