Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Miss Violet Murray Lessels Trust
Provides grants for: the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
Foundation Scotland - Denny & District Community Fund
The Denny & District Community Fund supports a range of community-led activity in the local area.
Next deadline: 24 Jun 2025
Thistledown Trust
Supports registered charities, preference may be given to activities that are concerned with the welfare of animals. In recent years they have given to a wide range of organisations supporting health, young people and emergency relief.
The Allen Lane Foundation
The Foundation focuses on work which will make a lasting difference to people’s lives rather than simply alleviating the symptoms or current problems.
Fife Charities Trust
Fife Charities Trust is Fife Council’s employee charity group and operate a grants scheme on behalf of the Fife Lottery Organisation. This raises funds for charitable and community groups through the Fife Council Employee Lottery.
John Watson's Trust
Awards grants for educational purposes to children and young people under the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability, or who are socially disadvantaged. Funding includes support for school and youth trips and residential experiences.
Next deadline: 23 May 2025
Scottish Building Society Foundation
The Scottish Building Society Foundation will aim to invest in the long-term future of communities in Scotland. They are looking to provide financial support to charities and community groups.
Next deadline: 7 Apr 2025
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.
Darroch Charitable Trust
The trust has general charitable purposes, with a preference for the West of Scotland.
Foundation Scotland - Lairg Windfarm Community Fund
This Fund supports charitable activities of benefit to those living within the Lairg Community Council area.