Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
The Ironmongers’ Company - STEM projects
Funding to support initiatives that encourage young people to study science subjects at school and go on to pursue STEM-related further education or vocational training, particularly in the area of Materials Science.
Due to open: 1 Jan 2026
Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn - Community Investment Fund
Funding is available for projects benefiting the communities of the Galson Estate on the Isle of Lewis.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise - Community Right To Buy Fund
Financial support is available to communities to utilise existing Community Right to Buy legislation, allowing communities to register an interest in acquiring land or buildings and have the first option to purchase if/when it's offered for sale.
Crowdfund Fife
Crowdfund Fife provides an opportunity for local community groups to crowdfund and receive a matching grant from Fife Council.
1001 Critical Days Foundation - Grants
1001 Critical Days Foundation awards grants to UK registered charities delivering work that supports babies during the 1001 critical days – from pregnancy to the age of two.
Next deadline: 19 Dec 2025
Anna Burnett Trust
Provides funds to Scottish Secondary Schools to undertake artistic and creative activities not currently available. The Trust aims to offer wide-ranging opportunities in art and design while supporting mental health wellbeing.
J & J R Wilson Trust
To support charitable bodies caring for the elderly, primarily but not exclusively in Glasgow and the West of Scotland. Also to support charitable bodies caring for animals and birds (domestic or wild) primarily but not exclusively in Scotland.
Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired Ltd
The Trust gives grants to organisations and individuals to advance the education of children and young people with a hearing impairment.
Interface - Standard Innovation Vouchers
The purpose of a Standard Innovation Voucher is to encourage new first time partnerships between a company and a university or further education college.
Aberdeenshire Council - Garioch Area Funding
Support projects which promote the development of community-based initiatives and help local groups to meet the needs of their communities and tap into talent and resources that exist throughout the area. Communities across Garioch can apply.