Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
W J Underwood's Testamentary Trust
Funds medical research in Edinburgh directed to achieve prevention of, cure for or relief from pain and illness.
Thistledown Trust
Supports registered charities, preference may be given to activities that are concerned with the welfare of animals. In recent years they have given to a wide range of organisations supporting health, young people and emergency relief.
The Allen Lane Foundation
The Foundation focuses on work which will make a lasting difference to people’s lives rather than simply alleviating the symptoms or current problems.
Foundation Scotland - Kildrummy Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Funds projects within the area covered by Donside Community Council. The aim is to encourage and enable the economic, social and environmental development to support sustainability and help the area to continue to develop.
Next deadline: 30 Jan 2025
The Self Management Fund
The Self Management Fund aims to support projects that put people and communities at the heart of prevention and self management. It was set up to support the development of co-produced, person centred, self management activity across Scotland.
Next deadline: 27 Jan 2025
Glasgow City Council - Low Emission Zone (LEZ) Community Support Fund
Project support between the value of £20,000 and £50,000 for community led climate action activity that aligns with the main objectives of the LEZ.
Next deadline: 31 Jan 2025
Glasgow Airport Flightpath Fund
Makes donations to projects within close proximity to Glasgow airport. Investment is in a number of areas including education, the environment and employment.
Creative Scotland - National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations
Supports organisations who seek funding to undertake creative activity such as a specific project or production, a programme of creative work, or a period of research and development.
Annadale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company
The fund supports charitable activities that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of communities within one or more of 42 community council areas in Annandale and Nithsdale.
The Leche Trust
The Trust offers grants in two areas: performing arts and conservation. They prefer to give grants to smaller projects, or specific elements of projects, where their contribution can have a greater impact.
Next deadline: 24 Jan 2025