Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Auchterarder & District Community Trust
Charitable groups and organisations within the Auchterarder & District Area (Auchterarder, Aberuthven and Glendevon) can apply for funding for a wide range of projects that have a direct impact on the local area.
Perth & Kinross Sports Council
A range of grants are available including start up grants, development grants, equipment grants, and personal development grants.
Souter Charitable Trust
Supports projects for the relief of human suffering in the UK and overseas with a particular interest in projects that also promote spiritual welfare.
Next deadline: 25 Nov 2025
J Macdonald Menzies Charitable Trust
The trust funds activities that focus on the preservation and protection of health or the relief of sickness and disease. They have a special focus on Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.
Firstport - Community Enterprise Fund
The Community Enterprise Fund is a funding programme that helps community organisations to start trading or set up social enterprises in Scotland. It offers grants of up to £5,000, to be spent over 6 months.
St James's Place Foundation - Small Grants Programme
The Foundation supports projects across 4 main themes: - Supporting young people – special needs or disadvantaged - Supporting people with cancer - Mental health - Hospice
St James's Place Foundation - Local Office Allowance
Local Office Allowance provides greater flexibility for charities or projects that don’t fit within SJP's core grant programmes, including smaller capital items or charitable projects.
St James's Place Foundation - Major Grants Programme
The Foundation supports projects across 4 main themes: - Supporting young people – special needs or disadvantaged - Supporting people with cancer - Mental health - Hospices
Sanctuary’s Sustainable Communities Fund
Sanctuary’s Community Investment Fund provides grants for community initiatives which make a difference to the lives of Sanctuary residents.
Firstport - Step Up loans
Step Up offers 0% interest loans from £5K to £30K to support social enterprises based in Scotland that require financial support to strengthen and sustain trading.