Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Music for All - Community Project Funding
Music for All supports every type of music maker from community groups and schools, to experienced musicians and aspirational individuals. They support anyone with limited access to music or restricted financial capability.
Next deadline: 14 Jan 2026
The Morrisons Foundation
The Foundation aims to make a positive difference to people living in England, Scotland and Wales. Support covers a range of activities from children’s hospitals and homeless shelters to hospices.
Persimmon Homes - Community Champions
This charity-match programme gives donations to local UK groups and charities, which have already raised vital funds themselves.
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