The National Databank

Like a foodbank but for mobile data, the National Databank provides free mobile SIM cards for people who can’t access the internet.

The Rangers Charity Foundation

They make in-kind donations to charities, community groups and other worthwhile causes worth thousands of pounds every year.

The Shackleton Foundation

The Shackleton Foundation provides seed funding grants/loans to inspirational leaders and early-stage social enterprises with the potential to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people.

Next deadline: 2 Nov 2026

Transport Scotland - Network Support Grant

A discretionary grant that subsidises commercial and community bus routes. It aims to keep fares at affordable levels and networks more extensive than would otherwise be the case.

Triodos Bank - Crowdfunding

Triodos Crowdfunding helps charities, social enterprises and community groups connect directly with investors to raise finance.

UnLtd Awards

The programme provides specialist support for social entrepreneurs to help them grow as social leaders. You can apply if you have an early stage idea, or an established social venture.

Opened: 1 Oct 2026

Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn (Galson Estate Trust) - Community Investment Fund

Funding is available for projects benefiting the communities of the Galson Estate on the Isle of Lewis.

Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn (Galson Estate Trust) - Support for Growth Fund

The Growth Fund is there to support local organisations to grow and put them on a route to self-sufficiency over a three year period.

Vegware - Community Fund

Offers small grants to non-profit sustainability projects. The fund is intended to contribute to core running costs and act as a basis from which to either focus on their chosen task, or apply for project grants.

Victim Support Scotland - Emergency Assistance Fund

The Emergency Assistance Fund is open to people affected by crime across Scotland, who are in urgent need of financial help as a result of what they have experienced.