Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Mr and Mrs JMB Trust
The Trustees' primary focus of support is to recognise charities, working both locally in Scotland and abroad, promoting or involved in humanitarian works, the alleviation of suffering and the furtherance of education.
Brownlie Charitable Trust
The objectives of the Trust are widely drawn. They fund mostly under the headings of adult and child welfare and medical research but also support armed services welfare, humanitarian aid and education.
Cycling Scotland - Access to Bikes, Parking and Storage Fund 2025/26
Funding is available to enable more people to cycle through increasing affordable access to bikes, parking and storage.
The Helvellyn Foundation
The Helvellyn is a proactive funder who conduct their own research and reach out to organisations when appropriate. Their focus is around biodiversity, climate and the environment.
Arnold Clark Community Fund
The Arnold Clark Community Fund helps registered UK charities and community groups close to branches build stronger communities across the UK.
The Robertson Trust - Small Grants
Small Grants focuses on work that addresses the impacts of poverty and trauma under one or more of the following themes: Financial Security, Education Pathways, Work Pathways
Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Funding available in Falkirk to support a range of organisations deliver community-based projects to address local mental health and wellbeing needs.
Due to open: 21 Aug 2025
Creative Scotland - Youth Music Initiative: Strengthening Youth Music
Supports strategic action, research or training that will strengthen the youth music sector in Scotland for the benefit of children and young people.
Next deadline: 9 Sep 2025
The National Lottery Community Fund - Climate Action Fund - Our Shared Future
The Climate Action Fund will fund partnership projects that inspire more people to take climate action.
Next deadline: 17 Dec 2025
Foundation Scotland - RWE Lochelbank Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Supports activity in the community councils of Glenfarg and Bridge of Earn. Priorities are enhancing quality of life of local residents, promoting community spirit, and creating vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities.
Next deadline: 20 Feb 2026