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For Bute Grants
For Bute runs a charity thrift shop to raise funds to support local groups and individuals in Bute. It supports a wide variety of causes.
Foundation Scotland - An Suidhe Wind Farm Community Fund
Benefits those living in the areas covered by the Community Councils of Glenorchy and Innishail (Eredine only), Inveraray, Furnace, and by Dalavich Improvement Group. It supports charitable activities than enhance the local community.
Next deadline: 30 Mar 2026
Foundation Scotland - David and Averil Macdonald Fund
The David and Averil Macdonald fund was set up to support charitable activity supporting communities in Islay, Tain, Elgin and Livingston.
Foundation Scotland - River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund
This fund provides grants for charitable projects and activities that primarily benefit residents of Inverinan, Lochavich, Dalavich, or Kilmaha.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise - Community Right To Buy Fund
Financial support is available to communities to utilise existing Community Right to Buy legislation, allowing communities to register an interest in acquiring land or buildings and have the first option to purchase if/when it's offered for sale.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise - Digital and Technology Adoption Capital Grant
Provides organisations based in the Highlands and Islands region funding to support digital transformation ambitions.
Home Instead - Supporting communities
Money raised from Home Instead Offices and external supporters funds groups who support the mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing of ageing adults.
Kells Trust
Supports charities benefiting the wellbeing of older people, and smaller charities based in Glasgow and the west of Scotland who support and assist younger people.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park - Education Travel Grant
The grant can be used for transport costs to and from your school or group’s meeting place to the National Park and the costs of accessing Inchcailloch for outdoor learning activities.
MEB Charitable Trust
The MEB Charitable Trust supports a wide range of charitable activities. The Trust seeks to support Christian organisations; aid in the relief of suffering occasioned by war or natural disaster; and bodies undertaking scientific or medical research.