Alfred Dunhill Links Foundation

Supports charities with a link to St Andrews, Kingsbarns and Carnoustie, golf in Scotland, and the preservation of St Andrews.

Next deadline: 1 Jul 2026

Galloway Association of Glasgow

Grants are given to projects that support the youth of Galloway, or help the cultural development of the region or the regeneration of communities within the areas of Wigtown and Kirkcudbright.

Next deadline: 12 Jan 2026

Hope Trust

The Trust funds worldwide, with a preference for Scotland. Awards are available to organisations that promote temperance and work to combat drug and alcohol abuse. Grants are available to individuals for postgraduate study (PhD) in Theology.

Jean Armour Burns Trust

The Jean Armour Burns Trust makes part of its annual income available each year to organisations and ASN Schools in local communities to celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns.

New Park Educational Trust

Supports charities working to help the education and development of young people. Grants are given for equipment and project costs, or for bursaries.

Next deadline: 14 Jan 2026

Cruden Foundation

Support charitable projects and activities in Scotland or those which benefit people who live here. There is a strong focus on community welfare, medical support and research, the arts, education and conservation.

Firstport - Social Entrepreneurs Fund - Start It

Start It is a funding programme that helps budding social entrepreneurs in Scotland to get their businesses up and running. Funding comes from the Scottish Government’s Social Entrepreneurs Fund.

Bairdwatson Charitable Trust

The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust provides grants in Scotland for work relating to training for employment, employment support and vocational skills.

Lady Eda Jardine Charitable Trust

Each year the trustees invite applications for grants supporting different categories.

Next deadline: 20 Sep 2026

A E B Charitable Trust

The AEB Charitable Trust make grants in a wide range of areas including wildlife, health, and the elderly. The Trust favours organisations in the Lothians and Borders areas.

Next deadline: 30 Nov 2026