Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
I B B Trust
This trust supports a range of charitable organisations for work in Dundee and Tayside.
Foundation Scotland - David and Averil Macdonald Fund
The David and Averil Macdonald fund was set up to support charitable activity supporting communities in Islay, Tain, Elgin and Livingston.
Due to open: 1 Apr 2025
Variety - Wheelchair Grants
Provides manual, powered and sports wheelchairs.
sportscotland - Coach Education Subsidy Funding
Funding is provided by sportscotland to assist coaches to reduce the cost of their learning and development as this can often be seen as a barrier to participation and development.
Tincornhill Quarry Fund
Support projects from constituted organisations for long-term, sustainable environmental projects within the Parish of Sorn.
The Architectural Heritage Fund - Heritage Impact Fund
The Heritage Impact Fund offers tailored, flexible loans to charities, social enterprises and community businesses that want to acquire, reuse or redevelop historic or architecturally important buildings in the UK.
Caithness & North Sutherland Fund
Funding is available for projects that increase the attractiveness of Caithness & North Sutherland as a place to live, work and invest with particular emphasis on achieving environment, social, culture and infrastructure improvements.
The Turtleton Charitable Trust
Granta are made to charities which work in the following fields: The advancement of the arts, culture and heritage – the Trustees particularly favour heritage and the visual arts, but other aspects of the arts and culture will be considered.
Next deadline: 31 Dec 2025
RSPBA - National Juvenile Pipe Band Fund
Applications are open to Association-registered Juvenile and Novice Juvenile bands. The sort of assistance that will be considered will range from help with band bus fees, to tuition and instruments.
South Lanarkshire Council - Community Grants
Organisations running local gala events and summer festivals can apply for financial help. Also supports play schemes run by parents and volunteers.