Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
The Naturesave Trust
Funds environmental and conservation projects throughout the UK. The theme of this funding window is energy efficiency.
Next deadline: 27 Feb 2025
The Stafford Trust
Funds charities under the headings of animal welfare; child / adult welfare; medical research; local community projects; HM services personnel; sea rescue; overseas appeals. Preference is given to applications from Scotland.
The Adamson Trust
Provides financial assistance with the cost of holidays and/or respite breaks for young people aged 3-17, with either a physical or mental disability. Preference is given to requests on behalf of Scottish children.
Next deadline: 31 Mar 2025
Holywood Trust
The Trust supports opportunities for young people in Dumfries and Galloway, primarily aged 15-25. The focus is on helping young people move forward in their lives, whether by grants to organisations or to individual young people.
Next deadline: 20 Jan 2025
Peter Harrison Foundation - Active Lives
Supports sport and physical activity at a grassroots level that enable people across the UK who are physically, mentally, socially or economically disadvantaged to develop personal and life skills to fulfil their potential.
Next deadline: 1 Apr 2025
Landsec Futures Community Grants
Unrestricted grants are available for local charities to support with daily activities. In Scotland, Buchanan Galleries is the local Landsec site.
Opened: 6 Jan 2025
Next deadline: 10 Feb 2025
The Barakat Trust Hands on Islamic Art Awards
Funding for projects that use collections of Islamic art in the UK to foster greater understanding about the cultures of the Islamic world, and involve a significant element of public engagement.
Next deadline: 31 Mar 2025
Anderson Anderson & Brown Charitable Initiative
The Anderson Anderson & Brown Charitable Initiative is open to receiving applications for funding or volunteer time which meets their aims.
Next deadline: 31 Mar 2025
UnLtd Awards
The programme provides specialist support for social entrepreneurs to help them grow as social leaders. You can apply if you have an early stage idea, or an established social venture.
Next deadline: 24 Mar 2025
Bute Family Charitable Trust
The Trust was created to provide funds for charitable purposes, with emphasis on the Isle of Bute and west coast of Scotland. Typically, donations are made towards Community, Medical, Youth and Heath & Awareness projects.