Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Angus Council - Common Good Funds
Common Good funds are available in Arbroath, Brechin, Forfar, Kirriemuir and Montrose. Your project could combine a range of different activities but must show direct community-wide benefit.
The Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts
The Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts is the operating office of 17 grant-making trusts established by three generations of the Sainsbury family. Each trust works autonomously as an independent legal entity with a separate board of trustees.
Silverhill Trust
Objectives are to promote the mental, physical and social development of young people in the UK, especially those in poor circumstances (the trustees generally regard young people as being under the age of 21).
Jephcott Charitable Trust
JCT supports projects overseas and makes grants for charitable purposes in three main areas: environment, education and health. It does not support projects in the UK.
The Awesome Foundation - Glasgow
The Glasgow Chapter of the Awesome Foundation gives small, no-strings-attached mini-grants to cool projects that will make the world, and Glasgow, more Awesome.
Next deadline: 12 Nov 2025
North Ayrshire Council - Town Charitable Trust
North Ayrshire Council has a number of Charitable Trusts for particular towns and villages which are intended to provide assistance to those in need.
Dumfries & Galloway Council - Common Good Funds
The fund provides organisations with financial help to organise events and activities for residents in their area.
Scottish Forestry - Forestry Grants
The Forestry Grant Scheme offers financial support for the creation of new woodland and the sustainable management of existing woodland.
The Scottish Football Partnership Trust
Applications are invited from any football organisation, from senior clubs in the Scottish Premier League to children’s teams competing at a local level.
Tay Charitable Trust
The Trust gives to a wide variety of causes, mostly in Scotland, including health, education, arts and the environment.