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.

Kristina Martin Charitable Trust

The Trust's aim is to champion mental well-being for all. They provide grants to UK registered charities whose work supports those with mental health issues and provides support and activities.

Next deadline: 12 Dec 2025

The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust funds United Kingdom Registered Charities operating in the UK in the fields of the advancement of the arts, health and medical welfare and environmental protection or improvement.

Next deadline: 21 Jan 2026

Bòrd na Gàidhlig - Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd

Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd is Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s primary fund for supporting community organisations in delivering projects to promote and increase the usage and learning of Gaelic at community level.

Next deadline: 10 Dec 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: 1 Dec 2025

Catalyst - Kindling programme

The Kindling Programme includes 2 components: grants and an in-person connection event.

Next deadline: 21 Nov 2025

South Ayrshire Council - Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition Fund (ARIA)

The ARIA Fund empowers local communities to address their unique challenges, with funding priorities and project selections determined by representatives from the local area who form the Local Action Group (LAG).