Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
James T Howat Charitable Trust
The Trustees' current policy is to support primarily projects which are for the benefit of Glasgow and her citizens, but Scottish and UK wide projects will be considered for small grants if they can be applied locally.
BBC Children in Need - Core Costs Funding Stream
Core costs support for organisations working with children and young people. Core costs are essential organisational and administrative spending. These are the key expenses required to keep your organisation running.
BBC Children in Need - Project Costs Funding Stream
Project costs support for organisations working with children and young people. Project costs support the aims and delivery of a specific piece of work. This work will usually be time-limited, and based on a defined set of activities.
Miss A M Pilkington Charitable Trust
Provides grants to registered charities in a wide range of thematic areas, with a preference for Tayside and Fife.
Next deadline: 30 Apr 2026
Highland Council - Tenant groups
Grants are intended to promote and sustain any organised tenant group by provision of an annual administrative core funding grant to cover day to day running costs.
The Stevenson Trust
The trustee’s principal aim is to provide financial support to individuals, groups and organisations which operate in Langholm and the surrounding area or for the benefit of its inhabitants although national charities are also supported.
Western Isles Development Trust - Main Fund
The purpose of the trust is to support the regeneration and development of the Outer Hebrides through disbursement of Community Benefit secured from the local deployment of Renewable Energy installations.
Western Recreation Trust
The Trust awards grants to organisations based in the West of Scotland working to improve recreational facilities for young people, older people and those who are unemployed. Grants are awarded towards the cost of equipment.
Carsphairn Renewable Energy Fund
Supports projects that would benefit the community and assist inhabitants of the parish to continue their learning through further education. Grants should benefit the social, religious and educational life of the community.
Next deadline: 28 Jan 2026
Stirling City Heritage Trust - Traditional Buildings Repairs Grant
Grants are available for repairs to traditional properties within the city boundary of Stirling and in Bridge of Allan, Blairlogie and Dunblane which are members of the Traditional Buildings Health Check