Guide to finding funding
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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: 31 Oct 2025
The Truemark Trust
Small grants are available to mostly small local charities across the UK for the relief of all kinds of social distress and disadvantage.
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.
The7stars Foundation
Grants targeted to further the potential and opportunity of children and young people who are surviving abuse, at risk of or experiencing homelessness, caring for a loved one, and challenged by addiction.
Due to open: 1 Dec 2025
Triodos Bank - Crowdfunding
Triodos Crowdfunding helps charities, social enterprises and community groups connect directly with investors to raise finance.
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.
University of Glasgow - GRID Civic Grant Funds
The GRID Civic Grant Funds have been set up to support communities, and are intended to help local groups make an enduring positive impact for those living, working and learning within Glasgow Riverside Innovation District.
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.
West Dunbartonshire Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Funds community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing in the local area. Part of a nationwide scheme.
Next deadline: 21 Nov 2025
Western Isles Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Funds community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing in the local area. Part of a nationwide scheme.
Next deadline: 31 Oct 2025