Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Bank of Scotland Foundation - Empower
The Empower provides unrestricted funding and this year will solely focus on helping charities who support vulnerable groups/people.
Due to open: 1 Dec 2025
The Leathersellers’ Small Grants Programme
The small grants programme supports small charities providing vital services to the most vulnerable members of our community.
Due to open: 6 Oct 2025
CFSLA Staff Lottery Grants
The committee can offer assistance to charity and community groups within the boundaries of the participating council areas – i.e. Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling.
Next deadline: 12 Nov 2025
Shetland Charitable Trust - Capital Works Bridging Loan Scheme
This bridging loan scheme is available to organisations carrying out work on a public facility or providing a new public facility in Shetland which is eligible for grant funding from EU/Scottish Government/Lottery.
East Renfrewshire Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Funds community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing in the local area. Part of a nationwide scheme.
Next deadline: 6 Oct 2025
East Dunbartonshire Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Funds community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing in the local area. Part of a nationwide scheme.
Next deadline: 10 Oct 2025
Dundee Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Funds community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing in the local area. Part of a nationwide scheme.
Due to open: 19 Sep 2025
Hobart Charitable Trust
The objectives of the Trust are widely drawn. The trustees will employ their discretion in order to determine which charitable initiatives they support. Trustees meet in January each year and tend to support the same charities.
The Classical Association Grants
The Classical Association is a major giver of grants to classical projects in the UK. They provide funding for summer schools, conferences, school teaching and outreach and major projects.
Next deadline: 1 Dec 2025
SSE - Gordonbush Community Fund
Supports community and charitable projects in Brora, Golspie, Helmsdale and Rogart Community Council areas that develop the area's assets and build the sustainability of the local communities as vibrant places to live, work and visit.
Next deadline: 31 Jan 2026