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The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) - Community Action
This funding is for communities in Scotland: people who share an identity, interest or experience, or people living in the same place.
The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) - Fairer Life Chances
For projects that support children, young people and families; or that help people to be healthier and have better access to support. Projects should support people experiencing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination.
The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) - Scottish Land Fund
The fund will help communities take ownership of the land and buildings that matter to them, as well as practical support to develop their aspirations into viable projects.
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation - Major Grants
Funds organisations working directly with families in need. Organisations should have a focus on Family Support including early intervention, families coping with addiction, and prisoners' families.
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation - Small Grants
Trusthouse gives grants for running costs to charities and not-for-profit organisations under the overarching themes are Rural Issues and Urban Deprivation. Their preference is for front line organisations working directly with people in need.
BRIT Trust
The BRIT Trust considers applications which meet the criteria within its mission statement: "improving lives through the power of music and the creative arts".
Next deadline: 30 Apr 2025
Barrack Charitable Trust
The trust reviews its policy every two years - currently the major categories supported are: arts, heritage and culture; recreational facilities; relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health and disability.
Next deadline: 30 Apr 2025
British Heart Foundation - Defibrillator Programme
The British Heart Foundation is giving out a limited number of free defibrillators to community groups in the UK.
Next deadline: 28 Feb 2025
Cairngorms National Park Authority - Outdoor Learning Travel Grant
This fund is aimed at supporting schools and voluntary and community groups making educational visits to the Cairngorms National Park, particularly those from deprived areas, those who have not visited the Park before and those who experience disadvantage
Coastal Communities Network - Community Support Fund
The Community Support Fund is intended to enable community groups to meet specific, locally-determined goals and outcomes, with the overall aim of progressing local biodiversity conservation or group development.