Guide to finding funding
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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.
Forte 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.
Forte Charitable Foundation - Small Grants
Trusthouse gives grants for running costs to charities and not-for-profit organisations for work which addresses the challenges of local communities. Their preference is for front line organisations working directly with people in need.
Angus Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Aims to support community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing and/or mitigate the impact of distress and mental ill health within the adult population.
Next deadline: 5 Jan 2026
Big Issue Invest
Provides social investment and loan finance to social enterprises, social ventures and third sector organisations in Scotland.
British Heart Foundation - Defibrillator Programme
The British Heart Foundation is giving out a limited number of free defibrillators to community groups in the UK.
Cash4Clubs
Grants of £2,000 (€2,000 in Ireland) are available this autumn for community organisations working with adults from under-represented communities, delivering sport or physical activity for social purpose.
Next deadline: 8 Dec 2025
Creative Scotland - National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations
Supports organisations who seek funding to undertake creative activity such as a specific project or production, a programme of creative work, or a period of research and development.