Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Foundation Scotland - North Rhins Wind Farm Community Fund
Ten community councils are eligible for funding from the fund: Cairnryan, Kirkcolm, New Luce, Old Luce, Portpatrick, Stoneykirk, Lochans, Leswalt, Stranraer (which now includes Ochtrelure & Belmont) and Castle Kennedy.
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.
Whitaker Charitable Trust
General charitable purposes with a particular interest in Scottish charities, music, countryside conservation as well as agricultural and silvicultural education.
The Shackleton Foundation
The Shackleton Foundation provides seed-funding to inspirational leaders and early-stage social enterprises with the potential to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people.
Next deadline: 31 Oct 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: 13 Oct 2025
Warburtons Community Grants
Warburtons Community Grants provides small grants to support charitable organisations towards broader activities which improve Health, Place or Skills for families in their community.
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund - General Programme
The fund aids research into learning disability aids the care and relief of those affected by learning disability. Their priorities are learning disabilities and autism and they will consider projects for children or adults.
Next deadline: 1 Mar 2026
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: 3 Nov 2025
Shetland Islands Council - Coastal Communities Fund
To support the community and economic development of Shetland by investing in infrastructure, community capacity building, and developing community assets and encouraging inclusive growth.
Next deadline: 29 Sep 2025
The Scottish Government - Victim Surcharge Fund
Organisations that support victims of crime can apply for support from a fund financed by penalties imposed on all offenders who receive a court fine.