The Maurice & Hilda Laing Charitable Trust

The Trust has a specifically Christian focus and most grants are made to or through faith-based organisations. The main areas of interest are Advancement of Christian Religion, Relief of Poverty in the UK and Relief of Poverty Overseas.

The Pastoral Care Trust - St Nicholas Care Fund

Applications will be considered from organisations and community groups providing direct benefit to communities for all people in need in and around Glasgow.

Next deadline: 4 Aug 2025

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: 15 Aug 2025

The Shackleton Foundation

The Shackleton Foundation provides seed-funding to inspirational leaders and early-stage social enterprises with the potential to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people.

Next deadline: 4 Aug 2025

The Tabhair Charitable Trust

All grant giving is informed by Tabhair’s commitment to support the disadvantaged and promote education, training and community action. Applications can be made for individual projects or core costs.

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.

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: 30 Jun 2025

Vodafone - charities.connected

Vodafone are providing free mobile connectivity to support charities in the UK tackle digital exclusion. Charities can apply for free Vodafone SIMs, each loaded with 40GB data/month for 6 months, plus unlimited calls and texts.

Western Recreation Trust

The Trust awards grants to organisations based in the West of Scotland working to improve recreational facilities for young people, older people and those who are unemployed. Grants are awarded towards the cost of equipment.