Guide to finding funding
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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.
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 organisations based in Scotland and within the fields of music, the arts, education, medical research and care etc.
The W.G. Edwards Charitable Foundation
Trustees are interested in supporting a diverse range of charities which support older people over the age of 65, from large institutions to small community-run organisations. Grants are loosely divided into health and community categories.
Due to open: 19 May 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.
Due to open: 14 May 2025
Triodos Bank - Crowdfunding
Triodos Crowdfunding helps charities, social enterprises and community groups connect directly with investors to raise finance.
UnLtd Awards
The programme provides specialist support for social entrepreneurs to help them grow as social leaders. You can apply if you have an early stage idea, or an established social venture.
Next deadline: 28 Apr 2025
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.