Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Pilotlight
Pilotlight matches up business experts with charities to share their expertise, bringing new perspectives, diverse skills and vast experience to bear on the challenges charities are facing.
The Ashden Awards
The Ashden Awards reward organisations that deliver sustainable energy at the local level, and through this bring social, economic and environmental benefits. Work should be innovative and have the potential to create a significant impact.
Next deadline: 8 Dec 2025
RBS Social & Community Capital - Community Business Loan
Loans are available for established third sector organisations that are delivering high social value - in a sustainable way.
Foundation Scotland - EDF Power Solutions Longpark Wind Farm Community Fund
The fund benefits projects in the Community Council area of the Parish of Stow in the Scottish Borders which: Enhance quality of life for local residents; Contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities; Promote community activity.
The Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust
Provides grants to registered UK-based charities supporting people of all ages who are socially disadvantaged and/or have disabilities.
The Arran Trust
This small trust supports conservation and community projects throughout Arran including wildlife, paths and trails, marine, conservation, and sustainability.
Forte Charitable Foundation - Small Grants
Trusthouse gives grants for running costs to charities and not-for-profit organisations for work which addresses the challenges of local communities. Their preference is for front line organisations working directly with people in need.
Forte Charitable Foundation - Major Grants
Funds organisations working directly with families in need. Organisations should have a focus on Family Support including early intervention, families coping with addiction, and prisoners' families.
Making A Difference Locally
The charity’s mission is to invest in building stronger local communities. Grants are available to local charities and good causes via over 2,500 stores nationwide that are members of Nisa and Costcutter Supermarkets.
The RJ Larg Family Trust
Grants are given to a wide variety of organisations (generally in Scotland, particularly Tayside) including cancer research and other medical charities, youth organisations, university students' associations, wildlife, and amateur musical groups.