Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Corra Foundation - Boost Fund
Small grants for organisations supporting children and families in their local communities who have been affected by the increase in basic running costs which are making their work much more challenging.
Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund (Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray)
A participatory budgeting capital fund that will support projects in the North East and Moray which contribute towards the region’s transition to net zero.
Next deadline: 29 Sep 2025
Appletree Trust
The purpose of the trust is the relief of financial hardship in general and the relief of hardship and suffering sustained by those afflicted by physical disability or disease. They tend to support national health charities in Scotland.
Next deadline: 31 Oct 2025
Aberdeenshire Council - Marr Area Committee budget grants
Funding is available for projects which support making Marr area communities more: empowered and confident; economically vibrant; healthy, safe and thriving; connected; and engaged with the natural heritage and environment.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park - Education Travel Grant
The grant can be used for transport costs to and from your school or group’s meeting place to the National Park and the costs of accessing Inchcailloch for outdoor learning activities.
The Stafford Trust
Funds charities under the headings of animal welfare; child / adult welfare; medical research; local community projects; HM services personnel; sea rescue; overseas appeals. Preference is given to applications from Scotland.
Next deadline: 31 Dec 2025
The Allen Lane Foundation
The Foundation focuses on work which will make a lasting difference to people’s lives; is aimed at reducing isolation, stigma and discrimination; and enables marginalised groups to participate in the community.
People's Postcode Trust
The aim of People's Postcode Trust is to support smaller charities and good causes in the Scotland to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet.
Due to open: 25 Sep 2025
Foundation Scotland - North Rhins Wind Farm Community Fund
Ten community councils are eligible for funding from the fund: Cairnryan, Kirkcolm, New Luce, Old Luce, Portpatrick, Stoneykirk, Lochans, Leswalt, Stranraer (which now includes Ochtrelure & Belmont) and Castle Kennedy.
Hobart Charitable Trust
The objectives of the Trust are widely drawn. The trustees will employ their discretion in order to determine which charitable initiatives they support. Trustees meet in January each year and tend to support the same charities.