Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Tesco - Community Champions
Community Champion can discuss how Tesco can support local communities, charities and organisations.
Cookie Matheson Charitable Trust
The Trust supports charitable causes which promote education and the practice, enjoyment and appreciation of the musical and pictorial arts. The main areas of support are Northeast Fife and surrounding areas, Dundee and Angus.
Dalrymple Donaldson Fund
The purpose of the fund is to make grants for the judicious restoration and repair of buildings of historical or antiquarian interest in Scotland, England, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and Greece but specially in Scotland.
Talbot Crosbie Bequest
The Trust is treated as Common Good and is available for use, at the Council's discretion for the occupants of the former Burgh of Bearsden.
Shetland Community Benefit Fund - Viking Community Fund - Community Grant Scheme
Community-focused or charitable activities which sustain the local community, give value for money, show community involvement, and are financially viable.
Next deadline: 31 Jan 2026
Triodos Bank - Crowdfunding
Triodos Crowdfunding helps charities, social enterprises and community groups connect directly with investors to raise finance.
NESCAN Hub - Seed Funding
Seed funding for community climate action and biodiversity projects within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.
Next deadline: 1 Dec 2025
Variety - Equipment Grants
Provide grants for specialist disability equipment that isn’t available through statutory services.
Alpkit Foundation
The Alpkit Foundation make small awards to people, groups and schools that work to remove the barriers in getting outdoors and experience wild places.
Scottish Refugee Council - Small Grants Scheme
The Refugee Festival Scotland Small Grants Fund aims to help celebrate and highlight the contribution that refugee communities make to life in Scotland, while promoting and strengthening partnerships and connections.
Due to open: 5 Jan 2026