Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Queensberry House Trust
The Trust tends to focus on supporting the elderly in the Lothians. The Trust's objects are widely drawn but the trustees generally give where the need is shown and the donation would make a significant difference to the charity concerned.
Next deadline: 15 Mar 2026
Bairdwatson Charitable Trust
The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust provides grants in Scotland for work relating to training for employment, employment support and vocational skills.
ACVO - Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Funds community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing in the local area. Part of a nationwide scheme.
Next deadline: 17 Oct 2025
Elise Pilkington Charitable Trust
The objectives of the Trust are: to prevent cruelty to equine animals; and provide social services for help for the relief of the aged and infirm.
Forth Valley Climate Action Hub - First Steps and Next Steps grants for Climate Action
A grant to help new or emerging climate organisations make more impact in their communities, through outreach, building partnerships and inviting innovation
Leslie Sell Charitable Trust - Peter Sell Award
The Trustees invite applications which widen engagement and involvement in Scouting and Guiding – in particular, the Trustees welcome applications that will encourage people to engage with scouting or guiding who have not previously done so.
Next deadline: 14 Feb 2026
North Ayrshire Ventures Trust
The NAVT fund is a grant programme developed to enable voluntary, community and social enterprises in North Ayrshire to either become self-sustaining, or deliver a legacy for the local community.
Angus Council Charitable Trust
The Angus Council Charitable Trust provides support to vulnerable people in Angus and assists local groups or organisations with ongoing projects.
Focus Foundation
Support projects that fall under the themes: underprivileged children and young people; mental health charities and initiatives; and charitable or community projects.
Next deadline: 3 Nov 2025
Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub - Climate Change in Your Community Grant
To enable community groups and organisations who haven’t previously had climate conversations, to utilise climate knowledge and the artistic skills of a creative practitioner(s) to host events with their community.