Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Talbot Crosbie Bequest
The Trust is treated as Common Good and is available for use, at the Council's discretion for the occupants of the former Burgh of Bearsden.
Charles Hayward Foundation - Older People - Small Grants
Funds preventative and early intervention programmes being delivered at the community level which allow older people to stay in their own homes and remain independent.
Silverhill Trust
Objectives are to promote the mental, physical and social development of young people in the UK, especially those in poor circumstances (the trustees generally regard young people as being under the age of 21).
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: 7 Mar 2025
Dr Guthrie's Association
Provides financial support for not-for-profit organisations that care for economically and socially disadvantaged children and young people in Scotland, with preference to those residing in the Edinburgh area.
Next deadline: 25 May 2025
Carcant Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Moorfoot)
The fund provides grants to support community charitable activities in Moorfoot.
Next deadline: 19 Jul 2025
Benefact Trust - Roof Alarm Grants
Benefact Trust’s Roof Protection Scheme provides grants to help churches install roof alarms in response to the issue of metal theft, which continues to be a very challenging issue across the UK.
Scottish Borders Council - Neighbourhood Support Fund
Supports voluntary and community groups that are active within their communities and who are planning community based projects. The Fund operates in five Area Partnerships; Berwickshire, Cheviot, Eildon, Teviot and Liddesdale and Tweeddale.
Edinburgh Airport Community Fund
Edinburgh Airport supports the community through funding local initiatives to support health and well-being, the environment and education.
Davidson (Nairn) Charitable Trust
For purposes of benefit to the community in the Nairn area or district through relief of poverty and needs of the elderly, furtherance of education, provision of recreation and leisure in interests of social welfare.