Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) - Strengthening Organisations
This funding is for organisations in Scotland, that National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF) currently funds. They want to support organisations to try out new ideas and ways of working.
EB Scotland - Scottish Landfill Communities Fund
The fund offers funding to projects through the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund (SLCF). It will consider applications for land reclamation, community recycling, public amenities and parks, biodiversity and historic buildings, etc.
Aberdeenshire Council - Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee Budget
Provides ‘top up’ to other funding sources in cases where otherwise there would be inadequate funding to allow something to happen. Supports projects in the Kincardine and Mearns area.
Next deadline: 28 Feb 2026
Sealladh na Beinne Mòire Community Fund
The fund is predominantly for projects which will take place on the South Uist Estate area (i.e. Eriskay, South Uist or Benbecula) that demonstrate sustainable benefit to the SnBM membership and the wider community.
Walter Craig Charitable Trust
Gives grants for the public benefit and general welfare of the residents of the Tayside area.
Foundation Scotland - Blackford Community Fund
Blackford Community Fund is a charitable fund to benefit residents of Blackford in Perth & Kinross. It aims to promote community spirit, enhance quality of life and promote people's well-being and foster a vibrant sustainable community.
Next deadline: 13 Mar 2026
Bank of Scotland Foundation - Matched Giving Programme
The Matched Giving Programme encourages Lloyds Banking Group colleagues in Scotland to get involved in the voluntary sector and to help fundraise through personal participation in events or give their time freely to support the work of charities.
Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust - Ann Rylands Small Donations Programme
Makes small grants to support smaller charities providing practical and emotional support to people with – or at high risk of – physical or mental ill health, people living with disability, and their families and carers.
Muaitheabhal Community Wind Farm Trust
The trust distributes the community benefit fund available from the Beinn Mhor Wind Farm. Priority areas which will benefit from the fund are Pairc, Kinloch and the villages along Loch Seaforth in North Harris.
The Inman Charity
Small grants to UK charities, e.g. medical, welfare, disability, Armed Forces.