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 Oct 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.

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.

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 Jul 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.

Pump House Trust

Supports wide range of charitable activity but are particularly interested in community development, environmental, women’s and youth issues with a view to including social inclusion at all levels.

Quaker Housing Trust - Main Grants and Loans programme

Supports charitable housing projects giving safe, affordable, and often supported, homes to people of all ages and meeting a wide variety of housing needs. They give grants and interest-free loans.

Next deadline: 19 Jul 2025