Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Bell's Nautical Trust
Maritime education in Leith or elsewhere in Scotland, especially recognised training, like Sea Cadets, Sea Scouts, Sail Training Associations and yacht and boat clubs.
Next deadline: 30 Nov 2026
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund - Research Programme
This grant is available towards the initiation of research into learning disabilities, including autism so that it can progress to the point at which there is sufficient data to support an application to one of the major funding bodies.
Next deadline: 1 May 2026
Galloway Association of Glasgow
Grants are given to projects that support the youth of Galloway, or help the cultural development of the region or the regeneration of communities within the areas of Wigtown and Kirkcudbright.
Next deadline: 12 Jan 2026
Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust
Supports registered charities involved in the re-homing and rehabilitation of animals, wildlife conservation, and the release of animals.
Next deadline: 1 Apr 2026
Foundation Scotland - Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund
Supports projects which will support positive change and strategic impact in the community council areas of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap o'Noth and the area of the Cabrach Community Association.
Next deadline: 19 Jan 2026
sportscotland - Sport Facilities Fund
The fund supports capital projects that create or improve places that people take part in sport and physical activity. They focus on participation, progression, equality & inclusion, people development, collaboration and impact.
Next deadline: 1 Apr 2026
Dulverton Trust
The Trust currently offers funding across five categories: Youth Opportunities, General Welfare, Conservation, Heritage, Kenya and Uganda, International Stability and Reconstruction.
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund - General Programme
The fund aids research into learning disability aids the care and relief of those affected by learning disability. Their priorities are learning disabilities and autism and they will consider projects for children or adults.
Next deadline: 31 Dec 2025
Stagecoach Group - Community Fund
Stagecoach Group have a monthly fund dedicated to providing one-off support to smaller, local charities.
JHP Visuals - Sustainability Film Grant
JHP Visuals is offering to subsidise up to 50% of the value of a marketing project (film or stills).