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Persimmon Homes - Community Champions

This charity-match programme gives donations to local UK groups and charities, which have already raised vital funds themselves.

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.

Royal Bank of Scotland Social & Community Capital

Social & Community Capital offers repayable loans to social enterprises, charities and community businesses.

Royal Mail - Matched Giving and Grants

To encourage its staff to play an active role in their communities through fundraising and volunteering, every Royal Mail employee can apply for a grant or matched giving.

SafeDeposits Scotland Community Fund

Grants to organisations who commit to deliver a project that meets at least one of five criteria: sustainability and the environment; employability and career skills; social inclusion; technology and digital inclusion; improving the local community.

Next deadline: 27 Nov 2026

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.

Scotmid - Community Grant

Small, one-off grants are available for the benefit of local communities around Scotmid stores. Key areas supported are: children/education, health, homelessness/poverty, arts & culture, environment, elderly, and active lifestyles.

Scotmid - Member Choice Awards

The Member Choice Award allows Scotmid members to support community projects with votes earned from in-store purchases.

Scotmid Coop - Community Orchard

Local groups are eligible to apply for grants to plant fruit trees and shrubs near Scotmid stores

Scottish EDGE

Scottish EDGE is a competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s up-and-coming, innovative, high-growth potential entrepreneurial talent. You should have an ambitious growth strategy and a commitment to deliver upon it.