The Rangers Charity Foundation

They make in-kind donations to charities, community groups and other worthwhile causes worth thousands of pounds every year.

The Robert McAlpine Foundation

The Foundation was established by the family of Sir Robert McAlpine and gives grants to support small charities situated throughout the UK that fall within specific categories: Children, Social. Elderly, Youth and Medical Research.

Next deadline: 7 Aug 2027

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.

Next deadline: 15 Feb 2027

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 2026

The Tudor Trust

Supports smaller, community-led organisations that work directly with people who are at the margins of society: organisations that support positive changes in people’s lives and in their communities.

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 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: 30 Nov 2026

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.