Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
John Watson's Trust
Awards grants for educational purposes to children and young people under the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability, or who are socially disadvantaged. Funding includes support for school and youth trips and residential experiences.
Next deadline: 23 May 2025
Scottish Building Society Foundation
The Scottish Building Society Foundation will aim to invest in the long-term future of communities in Scotland. They are looking to provide financial support to charities and community groups.
Next deadline: 7 Apr 2025
B&Q Community Reuse
The B&Q Community Re-Use Programme. donates surplus and display items go to those who need them the most, to help build a stronger community for all of us.
Darroch Charitable Trust
The trust has general charitable purposes, with a preference for the West of Scotland.
Foundation Scotland - Lairg Windfarm Community Fund
This Fund supports charitable activities of benefit to those living within the Lairg Community Council area.
A E B Charitable Trust
The AEB Charitable Trust make grants in a wide range of areas including wildlife, health, and the elderly. The Trust favours organisations in the Lothians and Borders areas.
Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation
Small grants for projects that support those in need of a safe and secure home.
The Sir Halley Stewart Trust
The Trust funds projects that focus on the prevention (rather than the alleviation) of human suffering. They have three priority areas Medical, Social and Religious, with education being a central theme that runs across all three.
Next deadline: 30 Jun 2025
East Lothian Council - Community Intervention Fund
The Community Intervention Fund is a capital grant scheme that aims to support community groups/organisations throughout East Lothian with a grant towards the cost of a capital project.
Next deadline: 31 May 2025
NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation
NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation projects must link to the charities priorities in order to support the delivery of the vision ‘People live better and longer lives in Tayside’
Next deadline: 7 Jul 2025