Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
The Hayward Sanderson Trust
The Trust supports a range of activities for activities supporting people who live in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders.
Social Investment Scotland - Investment
Provide loan funding for assisting with capital expenditure, revenue funding, marketing, business development or working capital.
The Mackintosh Foundation
The Foundation supports wide range of charitable activities. The main areas are Theatre and the Performing arts and Children / Education. They also support medical causes, community projects, homelessness and the environment.
Angus Council Charitable Trust
The Angus Council Charitable Trust provides support to vulnerable people in Angus and assists local groups or organisations with ongoing projects. See the website for details of the types of funding available in each ward.
Social Investment Scotland - Bridging Loans
A bridging loan is a short-term loan that provides quick access to funds for social enterprises and charities that need to cover a short-term cash shortfall.
Parkinson's UK - Physical Activity Grants
Supports the development of more physical activity opportunities for people with Parkinson's in their local area that are fun and enjoyable.
Cray Trust
This trust mainly supports charities benefitting young people in the east of Scotland. They tend to favour children's, health, carers and church charities.
Queensberry House Trust
The Trust tends to focus on supporting the elderly in the Lothians. The Trust's objects are widely drawn but the trustees generally give where the need is shown and the donation would make a significant difference to the charity concerned.
Next deadline: 15 Sep 2025
Weavers Benevolent Fund
Funds are given to help disadvantaged young people and to address problems faced by offenders, ex-offenders and their families. There is a preference for supporting smaller charities which provide direct services.
Next deadline: 3 Jul 2025
The Percy Bilton Charity
The charity offers capital grants to UK registered charities who assist disadvantaged young people, people with disabilities or mental health problems and older people.