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.

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 Funds were set up by the University to support communities in its surrounding areas, and are intended to help local groups make an enduring positive impact for those living, working and learning within GRID, which is comprised of G3, G11, G12, and G51

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.

Next deadline: 5 Oct 2026

Volant Charitable Trust - Small Grants Programme

Small grants for organisations who are particularly addressing poverty and deprivation, helping to support vulnerable groups who are most affected, with an emphasis on women, children and young people.

Next deadline: 5 Oct 2026

Wesleyan Foundation - Community Grants

The Community Grants programme supports grassroots charities across the UK to deliver vital community services.

West Lothian 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: 5 Oct 2026

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: 30 Oct 2026

Wm Sword Charitable Trust

Grants are given to provide relief and assistance to children and other persons who are sick or are otherwise in conditions of need, hardship or distress. Preference is given to applications from small projects local to Dundee.