AABIE Charitable Initiative

AABIE is the platform which facilitates all at AAB Group to invest in the communities in which they operate by seeking partnerships with charities and inviting applications for donations, grants and volunteer time.

Next deadline: 30 Sep 2026

AEB Charitable Trust

The AEB Charitable Trust make grants in a wide range of areas including wildlife, health, and the elderly. The Trust favours organisations in the Lothians and Borders areas.

Next deadline: 30 Nov 2026

Aldi - Scottish Sport Fund - Edinburgh & The Lothians

The Aldi Scottish Sport fund is a Scotland-wide community-based sport programme designed to make it easier for kids to take part in sports within their local communities by giving clubs the chance to secure funding.

Next deadline: 25 Oct 2026

Bell's Nautical Trust

Maritime education in Leith or elsewhere in Scotland, especially recognised training, like Sea Cadets, Sea Scouts, Sail Training Associations and yacht and boat clubs.

Next deadline: 30 Nov 2026

CWP Energy

Provides funding for environmental and eco-friendly community projects to enhance the local area, funding for educational trips and activities for local schools and sponsorship for local events and shows.

Cycling UK - Cycle Access Fund

The Cycle Access Fund supports those least likely to have access to a bike and provides capital grants to organisations through five different funding strands: Individual Bike Ownership; Shared Use; Recycle; Repair; Cycle parking and storage.

Next deadline: 31 Mar 2027

DCMS - Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme

Small or medium sized businesses in rural areas may be able to get a gigabit voucher to upgrade your business broadband to a fast and reliable connection over gigabit capable infrastructure.

ECCAN - GreenLight Fund

Greenlight is designed for small and medium community projects focussed on climate action. It provides seed grant funding to support Edinburgh’s community groups and individuals deliver climate action in the city.

Edinburgh Airport Community Fund

Edinburgh Airport supports the community through funding local initiatives to support health and well-being, the environment and education.

Next deadline: 13 Nov 2026

Edinburgh Children's Holiday Fund

Charities and other organisations can apply for funding to provide holidays for disadvantaged children and their families.