North Ayrshire Council - Town Charitable Trust

North Ayrshire Council has a number of Charitable Trusts for particular towns and villages which are intended to provide assistance to those in need. Priorities vary by each area.

Novum Trust

The Trust supports new work with the provision of small short-term grants to initiate projects in Christian action and research which cannot readily be financed from other sources.

Next deadline: 15 Apr 2025

Orcome Trust

The Orcome Trust is administered and located in Newhall on the borders of Midlothian and Tweeddale. Preference is given to smaller charities and projects that benefit the general geographical area as well as further afield for worthwhile causes.

Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Arts Based Learning Fund

Supports work which enables pupils in formal education settings, particularly those experiencing systemic inequality or disadvantage, to thrive through engagement with high quality, arts-based learning.

Paul Hamyln Foundation - Youth Fund

The Youth Fund supports organisations whose main purpose is working with and for young people (aged 14-25) who face complex transitions to adulthood.

People's Postcode Trust

The aim of People's Postcode Trust is to support smaller charities and good causes in the Scotland to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet.

Due to open: 24 Jun 2025

Perth & Kinross Council - Common Good Funds

Grants are given to carry out a wide range of community based activities in Perth City, Aberfeldy, Auchterarder, Blairgowrie, Crieff, Kinross and Pitlochry.

Peter Harrison Foundation - Active Lives

Supports sport and physical activity at a grassroots level that enable people across the UK who are physically, mentally, socially or economically disadvantaged to develop personal and life skills to fulfil their potential.

Next deadline: 1 Jul 2025

Ponton House Trust

Proposals to the Trust must be targeted on activity benefiting young people in the Edinburgh and Lothian area. It prefers new or innovative attempts to support young people.

Next deadline: 10 Apr 2025

Port of Aberdeen - Community Benefit

The Port of Aberdeen supports the local community through sponsorship of local charities and community groups. They partner with local charities and community group to provide project funding, as well as support with time, resources, or equipment.