Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
The Scottish Government- Independent Advocacy Social Care Fund
The Independent Advocacy Social Care Fund is open for new collective, peer or citizen independent advocacy projects
Next deadline: 22 Sep 2025
Inspiring Scotland - Creative Communities
Creative Communities aims to support and empower communities to develop cultural activities.
Next deadline: 18 Sep 2025
The Northwood Charitable Trust
The Trust provides financial support to charitable organisations that work to make communities better and more supportive places for people to live, work and prosper.
Mrs M A Lascelles Charitable Trust
The Trust makes grants to charities and voluntary organisations in Scotland and the UK. They fund a wide range of organisations with a preference for countryside, health, art and young people.
William A Cargill Charitable Trust
The Trust supports hospitals, charitable institutions and societies within the UK and overseas whose work is likely to benefit the community.
Faith in Community Scotland - Faithful Welcome Small Grants
Small grants to support work with refugees and asylum seekers across Scotland.
James Tudor Foundation - Mental Health programme
Supports UK-registered charities that help children and young people recovering from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and parents affected by ACEs, mental illness, or addiction.
The Weir Charitable Trust
This fund supports services/projects, run by Scottish-based community groups and small charities, in the following qualifying categories: sport, recreational activities, animal welfare, health and culture.
Next deadline: 31 Oct 2025
The Westminster Foundation - Small Grant Programme
Works with local organisations that create opportunities for young people. Funding is focussed on tackling the causes and impact of inter-generational inequality.
Next deadline: 31 Oct 2025
The Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust
Makes grants to UK projects of significance to horticulture (or botany with a strong horticultural content) and education for horticulture.
Next deadline: 15 Feb 2026