Leith Benevolent Association

The association exists to provide funding for projects or activities run by individuals or groups for the benefit of people in or linked to Leith.

Next deadline: 31st Aug 2021

The Edinburgh & Lothian Trust Fund - Grants for Voluntary Organisations

Grants are available to smaller recognised charities in the Edinburgh and Lothian area whose aims and objectives are to provide social welfare. Priority will be given to organisations which combat inequalities and/or promote voluntary action.

Next deadline: 20th Apr 2021

Dr Guthrie's Association

Provides financial support for not-for-profit organisations that care for economically and socially disadvantaged children and young people in Scotland, with preference to those residing in the Edinburgh area.

Next deadline: 25th May 2021

Edinburgh Children Holidays Fund

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

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.

Onecity Trust - Main grant fund

OneCity’s focus is on innovative projects and initiatives that effectively address social exclusion through partnership working. Their priorities are Community connectedness, Cultural bridging and Civic inclusion.

Opened: 8th Mar 2021
Next deadline: 7th May 2021

John Watson's Trust

Awards grants for educational purposes to children and young people under the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability, or who are socially disadvantaged. Funding includes support for school and youth trips and residential experiences.

Next deadline: 21st May 2021

Food for Life Get Togehter

Small grants to enable you to host a good food Get Together in your community. The money can either be used for activity costs or equipment.

Next deadline: 30th Apr 2021

The Peter Vardy Foundation

The fund focuses on supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable children in both Scotland and overseas. It provides funds to support educate and care for children and young people.

The Pleasance Trust

The policy of the Trust is to make grants to voluntary organisations in the Edinburgh area which are concerned with the welfare of young people, in particular, through the encouragement of participation in outdoor activities.