Scotmid - Community Connect

Community Connect enables Scotmid members to give back to their Communities. It allows three good cause groups from three Member Regions (North, East and West) to receive a financial award following a vote by Scotmid members.

Opened: 23 Jan 2023
Next deadline: 2 Mar 2023

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.

Edinburgh Airport Community Fund

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

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: 10 Mar 2023

Dun Law Windfarm Extension Community Benefit Trust

The Trust can grant funding to any project which will improve the communities and environments within the area of the participating communities: Fala, Heriot, Humbie and Oxton & Channelkirk.

Edinburgh Children Holidays Fund

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

Len Thomson Charitable Trust

Makes grants to charities which are focused on Midlothian. Causes supported include: work with children and young people; advancement of education, health and sport; the relief of poverty or other hardship.

Next deadline: 10 Nov 2023

Bauer Radio's Cash for Kids Charities (Scotland)

The charity raises millions of pounds each year and awards grants to help disabled and disadvantaged children aged 0 to 18 who are suffering from abuse or neglect, who are disabled or who simply need extra care and guidance.

University of Edinburgh Community Grants Scheme

The aims of the Edinburgh Local Community Grants scheme are to: Bring value to new or existing partnerships between the University and local communities; and Have a positive social impact.

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.