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The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) - Community Action
This funding is for communities in Scotland: people who share an identity, interest or experience, or people living in the same place.
The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) - Fairer Life Chances
For projects that support children, young people and families; or that help people to be healthier and have better access to support. Projects should support people experiencing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination.
Dr & Mrs J D Olav Kerr Charitable Trust
The objectives of the Trust are widely drawn. In the past, trustees have split donations amongst military and medical charities, and youth organisations.
Stanley Morrison Trust
The trust supports activities that will encourage young people to increase their participation in sporting activities.
The Stafford Trust
Funds charities under the headings of animal welfare; child / adult welfare; medical research; local community projects; HM services personnel; sea rescue; overseas appeals. Preference is given to applications from Scotland.
Next deadline: 31 Dec 2025
The National Lottery Community Fund - National Lottery Awards for All Scotland
Awards For All supports projects that aim to help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need. Priorities are: bringing communities together, improving places that matter to communities, and enabling people to fulfil their potential.
Lady Margaret Skiffington Trust
Grants are available to organisations benefiting blind and visually impaired people who live in East Fife or who come to East Fife for rehabilitation or training.
RYA Foundation
The RYA Foundation seeks to promote participation in boating by those who are disadvantaged by reason of youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances.
The Beatrice Laing Trust
The Trust's focus is on the relief of poverty and the advancement of the evangelical Christian faith, both at home and abroad. Financial support is given to a wide range of charities seeking to relieve poverty in its broadest sense.
The Hedley Foundation
The Trust considers applications relating to young people, their education, recreation, support, training, health and welfare. It also funds disabled people and the terminally ill for the provision of specialist equipment and support for carers.
Next deadline: 10 Dec 2025