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.

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: 28 Feb 2026

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.

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 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.

The Maple Trust

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

Next deadline: 31 Jul 2026