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 - Ideas and Pioneers

The Ideas and Pioneers Fund supports those with a vision of a better society, helping them to explore the potential of their ideas for change.

Next deadline: 2 Dec 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 Jan 2026

Queensberry House Trust

The Trust tends to focus on supporting the elderly in the Lothians. The Trust's objects are widely drawn but the trustees generally give where the need is shown and the donation would make a significant difference to the charity concerned.

Next deadline: 15 Mar 2026

Scotmid - Member Choice Awards

The Member Choice Award allows Scotmid members to support community projects with votes earned from in-store purchases.

Scottish Building Society Foundation

The Scottish Building Society Foundation will aim to invest in the long-term future of communities in Scotland. They are looking to provide financial support to charities and community groups.

Next deadline: 1 Dec 2025

Tenovus Scotland - Small Pilot Grants

Tenovus Scotland makes a key difference to Scottish medical research development through medical research grants and scholarships.

The Edinburgh Trades Fund

Small grants for children and young people who require financial assistance for education, ill-health or family need, and/or charities which support such individuals within the City of Edinburgh.

The Maple Trust

This small trust supports charities working in Scotland, focusing on children and young people.

Next deadline: 31 Jul 2026

The Pleasance Trust

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.