Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Dumfries and Galloway Regionwide Community Fund
Dumfries and Galloway Council has established the Regionwide Community Fund, which is a source of funding open for applications from community groups and projects anywhere in the region.
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.
Opened: 25 Oct 2024
Next deadline: 3 Jun 2025
Sealladh na Beinne Mòire Community Fund
The fund is predominantly for projects which will take place on the South Uist Estate area (i.e. Eriskay, South Uist or Benbecula) that demonstrate sustainable benefit to the SnBM membership and the wider community.
The Maple Trust
This small trust supports charities working in Scotland, focusing on children and young people.
Opened: 23 Aug 2024
Hugh Fraser Foundation
Makes donations to registered charities which are active in such sectors as the arts and culture, medical & health, the environment and education, care and support of the young and elderly, people with disabilities and the under-privileged.
Charles Trotter's Trust
The fund supports causes with further the objects and interests of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland.
Foundation Scotland - Blackridge Community Fund
The Blackridge Community Fund supports community groups and charities working in the Blackridge area that provide activities or services which enhance quality of life, contribute to vibrant communities, and promote community spirit.
Next deadline: 19 Jun 2025
Kilbraur Windfarm Community Benefit Trust
Supports most types of charitable activity through small community organisations that benefits people living in the Kilbraur area of Brora, Golspie and Rogart Community Council areas.
Next deadline: 30 May 2025
Gannochy Trust - Youth Panel Fund
The Gannochy Trust Youth Panel Fund awards grants to registered charities for work in Perth and Kinross, that deliver the outcomes that the Youth Panel aims to achieve with its funding: Youth Activity, Voice, and Health & Wellbeing.
Next deadline: 25 Apr 2025
Historic Environment Grants Programme
The Historic Environment Grants Programme can support a wide range of projects which clearly relate to and will benefit Scotland’s historic environment.