Esmee Fairbairn Foundation

The Foundation is one of the largest independent grant-makers in the UK. Their new strategy focuses on three aims: Improving Our Natural World; Tackling injustice to deliver A Fairer Future; and Nurturing Creative, Confident Communities.

Air Discount Scheme

The Air Discount Scheme (ADS) aims to tackle the problem of high air fares for the remotest communities in the Highlands and Islands by providing a discount of 50% on the core air fare on eligible routes.

Aviva - Community Fund

The Aviva Community Fund supports projects that boost the resilience of communities in the face of uncertainty and is investing in two key areas: climate action and financial wellbeing.

B&Q Community Reuse

The B&Q Community Re-Use Programme. donates surplus and display items go to those who need them the most, to help build a stronger community for all of us.

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.

Barclays Community Football Fund

The programme offers community groups the opportunity to access a grant to be spent on whatever they need to support the delivery of football activities to young people from diverse backgrounds.

Community Enterprise - Accelerate

Accelerate is a programme of free business and organisational support targeted at third sector organisations and community groups who are not trading.

Community Shares ICOF Limited

The Community Shares Fund supports community-owned enterprises seeking to raise investment through a community share issue.

Community Windpower Limited

Provides funding for environmental and eco-friendly community projects to enhance the local area, funding for educational trips and activities for local schools and sponsorship for local events and shows.

DofE Award - Access Without Limits Community Funding

The fund offers grant funding for eligible voluntary and community organisations to set up and deliver the DofE, including the enrolment costs for marginalised young people across the UK.

Next deadline: 1 Jan 2026