Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Local Energy Scotland - CARES Community Solar Fund
CARES is supporting community and faith organisations to install solar PV and battery storage in their buildings. This is a short-term pilot.
Next deadline: 31 Mar 2026
Scottish Community Alliance - Community Learning Exchange Fund
The Community Learning Exchange offers communities the opportunity to learn through the exchange of ideas and the sharing of common solutions. They can support virtual or face to face activity.
Tesco Stronger Starts
Tesco Community Grants fund thousands of local community projects across the UK, helping to fight holiday hunger, tackle mental health, support young people, host community events and much more.
Granite Heart
Offers small grants to support charities, voluntary groups and initiatives working to make a positive difference in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Next deadline: 18 Jan 2026
Bairdwatson Charitable Trust
The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust provides grants in Scotland for work relating to training for employment, employment support and vocational skills.
The Percy Bilton Charity
The charity offers capital grants to UK registered charities who assist disadvantaged young people, people with disabilities or mental health problems and older people.
Foundation Scotland - Burnhead Moss Community Fund (Limerigg & Slamannan)
Supports community projects benefiting those living in Limerigg and Slamannan. Provides grants to projects that enhance quality of life for local residents, contribute to vibrant, health, sustainable communities and promote community spirit.
Leslie Sell Charitable Trust
The Leslie Sell Charitable Trust makes small grants to Groups to help with the cost of making repairs, purchasing sundry items of equipment, or trips in the UK or overseas.
Volunteering Matters - Action Earth Grants
Volunteering Matters Action Earth will be offering grants to help urban communities to respond to our nature and climate crises.
Mrs Edith Beattie Dundas Trust
The purpose of this extremely small charity is for the benefit of the town and citizens of Arbroath by improving the amenities of the town or assisting the furtherance of social and cultural activities of its citizens.