Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
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.
SIB - Community Builders Fund
The Community Builders Fund is for UK charities and social enterprises based in England, Wales and Scotland who are improving people’s lives, or the environment they live in.
The Sir Halley Stewart Trust
The Trust funds projects that focus on the prevention (rather than the alleviation) of human suffering. They have three priority areas Medical, Social and Religious, with education being a central theme that runs across all three.
Next deadline: 24 Oct 2025
Friends Provident Foundation
Aims to fund organisations and activities that support their vision of a fair and sustainable economy.
CAF - Venturesome Impact Fund
CAF provides social investment loans which are unsecured. Investments are tailored to the needs of the organisations they finance and can be used for working capital, delivering new services or building organisational resilience.
Foundation Scotland - Coalburn, Douglas & Glespin (CDG) Community Fund
Supports community projects benefiting those living in Douglas (incorporating Glespin and surrounding areas) and/or Coalburn community council areas.
Next deadline: 10 Sep 2025
Firstport - Social Entrepreneurs - Build It
A Build It award is for social enterprises with a track record of trading and social impact and that need salaried positions to take the business to the next level of financial sustainability.
Next deadline: 25 Sep 2025
Museums Galleries Scotland - Creative Minds Fund
The Creative Minds Fund will support museums and organisations working with people experiencing mental health issues to create engagement opportunities.
Opened: 29 May 2025
Next deadline: 9 Jul 2025
Guildry Incorporation of Perth
The Guildry is a charitable organisation which provides support for its members by way of bursaries, pensions etc. and also supports deserving local causes.
Foundation Scotland - Denny & District Community Fund
The Denny & District Community Fund supports a range of community-led activity in the local area.
Next deadline: 23 Sep 2025