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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 - Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg (HEG) Community Fund
The Auchrobert Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects benefitting those living in Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill and Boghead.
Next deadline: 7 Oct 2025
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.
Inchrye Trust
Funds a range of activities with a focus on helping organisations and projects that address social issues particularly relating to education, health and well-being, and inclusion.
Next deadline: 30 Sep 2025
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: 24 Oct 2025
Levenseat Trust
A range of grants are available to improve the local environment working with the community of Addiewell, Auchengray, Braehead, Fauldhouse, Forth, Longridge, Stoneyburn and Breich.
NHS Lothian Charity - Small Grants
Small Grants are only available to projects that will directly benefit patients of NHS Lothian, whether in hospital wards and departments, or in community health services. Applicants must be employees of NHS Lothian.
Persimmon Homes - Community Champions
This charity match programme gives donations to local UK groups and charities, which have already raised vital funds themselves.
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 Oct 2025
Scotmid - Member Choice Awards
The Member Choice Award allows Scotmid members to support community projects with votes earned from in-store purchases.