Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Argyll & Bute Council - Empty Business Property Grant
The grant scheme will provide financial incentive to property owners/tenants/potential occupiers to bring an empty business property back into productive use.
Next deadline: 31 Mar 2026
The Turtleton Charitable Trust
Granta are made to charities which work in the advancement of the arts, culture and heritage; and support of the disadvantaged and the advancement of education.
Next deadline: 31 Dec 2025
Carraig Gheal Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
A community benefit fund available to the communities surrounding the Carraig Gheal wind farm.
Next deadline: 31 Jan 2026
The Provost's Fund for Bute Residents
The fund is administered by the Bute and Cowal Area Committee, and benefits from the fund can be paid out to the deserving poor of the Burgh of Rothesay. Applications to the fund must be made in November each year, and grants are paid out in December.
Next deadline: 23 Nov 2025
Pump House Trust
Supports wide range of charitable activity but are particularly interested in community development, environmental, women’s and youth issues with a view to including social inclusion at all levels.
Forth Giving
The society funds individuals who find themselves in a situation of crisis and organisations supporting disadvantaged members of the community.
Cookie Matheson Charitable Trust
The Trust supports charitable causes which promote education and the practice, enjoyment and appreciation of the musical and pictorial arts. The main areas of support are Northeast Fife and surrounding areas, Dundee and Angus.
Strathnairn Community Benefit Fund - General Grants
Grants are available to community groups or for projects which have future long term benefit for the community.
Scottish Property Industry Festival of Christmas (SPIFOX)
Gives grants to children's charities in Scotland, enabling the purchase of equipment and the provision of facilities to better perform their function of caring.
The Cadogan Charity
The Trust gives grants to recognised national charities, with particular reference to charities in Scotland. They give under the categories of animal welfare, education, conservation and environment, military, medical research and social welfare.
Next deadline: 30 Nov 2025