Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Western Recreation Trust
The Trust awards grants to organisations based in the West of Scotland working to improve recreational facilities for young people, older people and those who are unemployed. Grants are awarded towards the cost of equipment.
Carsphairn Renewable Energy Fund
Supports projects that would benefit the community and assist inhabitants of the parish to continue their learning through further education. Grants should benefit the social, religious and educational life of the community.
Next deadline: 28 Jan 2026
Stirling City Heritage Trust - Traditional Buildings Repairs Grant
Grants are available for repairs to traditional properties within the city boundary of Stirling and in Bridge of Allan, Blairlogie and Dunblane which are members of the Traditional Buildings Health Check
Music for All - Community Project Funding
Music for All supports every type of music maker from community groups and schools, to experienced musicians and aspirational individuals. They support anyone with limited access to music or restricted financial capability.
Next deadline: 14 Jan 2026
The Morrisons Foundation
The Foundation aims to make a positive difference to people living in England, Scotland and Wales. Support covers a range of activities from children’s hospitals and homeless shelters to hospices.
Persimmon Homes - Community Champions
This charity-match programme gives donations to local UK groups and charities, which have already raised vital funds themselves.
The Scottish Hydro Electric Community Trust
Not-for-profit community projects can apply for up to 50% of the costs of an electricity connection within the Scottish Hydro-Electric Distribution area, particularly those in rural areas.
Next deadline: 19 Feb 2026
Duncan C Leggat Charitable Trust
The trust makes grants to individuals and groups in need of funding in the West of Scotland, working in the areas of poverty, education and religion.
Wm Sword Charitable Trust
Grants are given to provide relief and assistance to children and other persons who are sick or are otherwise in conditions of need, hardship or distress. Preference is given to applications from small projects local to Dundee.
The Hinrichsen Foundation
Grants for the performance, commissioning and recording of contemporary and experimental music in the UK.