Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Robert Barr's Charitable Trust
The Barr Charitable Trust has wide charitable purposes and has historically supported a wide range of charitable activities. The Trustees tend to favour capital projects rather than running costs.
The Ewe Hill 16 Fund
The fund supports projects and initiatives that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of communities within the Ewe Hill Windfarm area and enhance the lives of those living and working in the area.
Next deadline: 31 Jan 2026
Mrs A A Clutterbuck's Charitable Trust
Grants are given to instutions to provide tangible benefits to such beneficiary groups as the trustees deem appropriate.
SSEN Transmission - Community Benefit Fund
To kickstart impactful projects or initiatives that will bring meaningful benefits to communities near SSE energy infrastructure.
Next deadline: 19 Nov 2025
Dr Guthrie's Association SCIO
Provides financial support for not-for-profit organisations that care for economically and socially disadvantaged children and young people in Scotland.
Next deadline: 25 Jan 2026
Firstport - Social Entrepreneurs - Build It
A Build It award is for social enterprises with a track record of trading and social impact and that need salaried positions to take the business to the next level of financial sustainability.
Next deadline: 22 Jan 2026
Western Isles Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Funds community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing in the local area. Part of a nationwide scheme.
Next deadline: 31 Oct 2025
The Hayward Sanderson Trust
The Trust supports a range of activities for activities supporting people who live in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders.
Commonwealth Foundation - Open Grants Call
The Foundation supports civic voices to share their stories, learn and act together and influence the institutions that shape people’s lives. The three themes are: Health Justice, Climate Justice, and Freedom of Expression.
Next deadline: 23 Oct 2025
The Turtleton Charitable Trust
Granta are made to charities which work in the advancement of the arts, culture and heritage; and support of the disadvantaged and the advancement of education.
Next deadline: 31 Dec 2025