Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Foundation Scotland - Blackford Community Fund
Blackford Community Fund is a charitable fund to benefit residents of Blackford in Perth & Kinross. It aims to promote community spirit, enhance quality of life and promote people's well-being and foster a vibrant sustainable community.
Next deadline: 21 Mar 2025
Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland
Rotary is a worldwide network of inspired men and women who translate their passions into relevant social causes, to change lives in communities. In local communities, each club raises thousands of pounds for community projects and local charities.
Sainsbury's Local Charity Scheme
Every year Sainsbury works together with their customers and colleagues to support a local cause at the heart of the local community. Each store will nominate a long list of local charities that benefit their community.
Scottish Communities Finance - Social Enterprise Bridging Loan
The Social Enterprise Loan Fund is a small fund that is capitalised by the investment of people and organisations within the Scottish Third Sector.
Foundation Scotland - Cambusbarron Community Fund
The Cambusbarron Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in the Cambusbarron Community Council area in Stirling. Applications should usually be linked to priorities identified in the Cambusbarron Community Action Plan.
Next deadline: 5 Sep 2025
The Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust
Makes grants to UK projects of significance to horticulture (or botany with a strong horticultural content) and education for horticulture.
Next deadline: 15 Aug 2025
Scottish Book Trust - Live Literature Funding
Grants are available to help bring literature alive with an author, poet, playwright, graphic novelist or storyteller visit. They support interesting, imaginative sessions which show a commitment to the promotion and enjoyment of reading and writing.
Next deadline: 23 May 2025
Leslie Sell Charitable Trust - Peter Sell Award
The Trustees invite applications which widen engagement and involvement in Scouting and Guiding – in particular, the Trustees welcome applications that will encourage people to engage with scouting or guiding who have not previously done so.
Next deadline: 14 Sep 2025
Henry Smith Charity - Holiday Grants for Children
Grants towards recreational holidays or outings within the UK for children aged 13 and under who are from areas of high deprivation, are experiencing disadvantage, or who have a disability.
Inverurie Youth Sports Foundation
Welcomes applications for funding to help support the development of youth in sports from within the Garioch area.