Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Pilotlight
Pilotlight matches up business experts with charities to share their expertise, bringing new perspectives, diverse skills and vast experience to bear on the challenges charities are facing.
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.
The Pleasance Trust
The policy of the Trust is to make grants to voluntary organisations in the Edinburgh area which are concerned with the welfare of young people, in particular, through the encouragement of participation in outdoor activities.
The Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust
Provides grants to registered UK-based charities supporting people of all ages who are socially disadvantaged and/or have disabilities.
The Arran Trust
This small trust supports conservation and community projects throughout Arran including wildlife, paths and trails, marine, conservation, and sustainability.
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation - Major Grants
Funds organisations working directly with families in need. Organisations should have a focus on Family Support including early intervention, families coping with addiction, and prisoners' families.
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation - Small Grants
Trusthouse gives grants for running costs to charities and not-for-profit organisations under the overarching themes are Rural Issues and Urban Deprivation. Their preference is for front line organisations working directly with people in need.
Making A Difference Locally
The charity’s mission is to invest in building stronger local communities. Grants are available to local charities and good causes via over 2,500 stores nationwide that are members of Nisa and Costcutter Supermarkets.
The RJ Larg Family Trust
Grants are given to a wide variety of organisations (generally in Scotland, particularly Tayside) including cancer research and other medical charities, youth organisations, university students' associations, wildlife, and amateur musical groups.
Co-operative & Community Finance Limited
Makes loans to employee or community owned social enterprises, including co-operatives, community businesses, development trusts and businesses developed from the charitable and voluntary sector.