Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
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
Foundation Scotland - EDF Renewables Burnfoot Hill (Clackmannanshire)
Benefits the Community Council areas of Alva, Dollar and Tillicoultry in Clackmannanshire. Specific priorities depend on the area.
Next deadline: 5 Aug 2025
Dumfries and Galloway Community Led Local Development
The Community Led Local Development programme will support community facilities in Dumfries and Galloway and mitigate the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
Next deadline: 2 Jun 2025
Empower Angus
The Empower Angus fund is open to community projects in Angus working on a wide range of areas, from mental health and wellbeing to climate and nature.
Crowdfund Fife
Crowdfund Fife provides an opportunity for local community groups to crowdfund and receive a matching grant from Fife Council.
The Westminster Foundation - Small Grant Programme
Works with local organisations that create opportunities for young people. Funding is focussed on tackling the causes and impact of inter-generational inequality.
Next deadline: 15 Aug 2025
Gannochy Trust
The Gannochy Trust provides funding to registered charities, primarily working in Perth and Kinross, but also to inspire and develop young people throughout Scotland.
Next deadline: 3 Oct 2025