Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Souter Charitable Trust
Supports projects for the relief of human suffering in the UK and overseas with a particular interest in projects that also promote spiritual welfare.
Next deadline: 19 May 2025
A E H Salvesen's 1985 Charitable Trust
The Trust offers support to a wide range of organisations under the headings of education, religion, health, arts, environment, age, ill-health and disability.
Argyll and Bute Whole Family Approach Grant Scheme
Funding for communities to support reducing harm caused by alcohol and drugs and improving life choices.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise - Community Right To Buy Fund
Financial support is available to communities to utilise existing Community Right to Buy legislation, allowing communities to register an interest in acquiring land or buildings and have the first option to purchase if/when it's offered for sale.
Foundation Scotland - Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund
Supports projects which will support positive change and strategic impact in the community council areas of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap O Noth and the area of the Cabrach Community Association.
Next deadline: 1 Sep 2025
SSE - Drumderg Wind Farm Community Fund
Supports community and charitable projects in the community council areas of Mount Blair (most of Strathardle and Glenshee) and Alyth.
Next deadline: 4 Aug 2025
The Pastoral Care Trust - St Nicholas Care Fund
Applications will be considered from organisations and community groups providing direct benefit to communities for all people in need in and around Glasgow.
Next deadline: 4 Aug 2025
Renfrewshire Council - Celebrating Renfrewshire Fund
Celebrating Renfrewshire is a fund designed by and for young people, where young people aged 12-25 will have a direct say on which projects are funded in their local area.
Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust
The Trust gives grants to registered charities that work in the UK. They focus on specific priorities every year. The focus area for rounds 1 and 2 in 2025 is The Arts: Improving Access.
Due to open: 1 Jul 2025
The DWF Foundation
The foundation supports homelessness, health and wellbeing, employability, education, environment and sustainability. It particularly helps with initiatives that develop and improve local communities.
Next deadline: 30 Jun 2025