Lionel Wigram Memorial Trust

The Lionel Wigram Memorial Trust provides small grants to charities providing services for blind, deaf and disabled people.

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 Apr 2025

Scottish Communities Finance - Social Enterprise Bridging Loan

The Social Enterprise Loan Fund is a small fund that is capitalised by the investment of people and organisations within the Scottish Third Sector.

The Access Foundation Grants

Provides funding to organisations which deliver digital opportunities; an emotional connection for staff of The Access Group; or one of the chosen/shortlisted Access Group Charities of the Year.

The Beaverbrook Foundation

The Beaverbrook Foundation is a grant-making organisation distributing funds to many areas, often focusing on charities and causes that reflect Lord Beaverbrook’s own interests.

The Peter Vardy Foundation

The Peter Vardy Foundation 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 Wilson Christie Fund

Support is available for organisations benefiting foreign missionaries and older people in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

The Woodland Trust - Free Tree Packs

Provides tree packs to schools, community and youth groups to encourage local wildlife, protect our landscape against tree disease and create wooded areas.