Esmee Fairbairn Foundation - Grants

The Foundation is one of the largest independent grant-makers in the UK. Their new strategy focuses on three aims: Our Natural World; A Fairer Future; and Creative, Confident Communities.

Air Discount Scheme

The Air Discount Scheme (ADS) aims to tackle the problem of high air fares for the remotest communities in the Highlands and Islands by providing a discount of 50% on the core air fare on eligible routes.

Aviva Foundation - Communities Fund

This fund supports projects that focus on either climate action and/or financial wellbeing.

Aviva Foundation - Financial Futures Fund

The Financial Futures Fund works in partnership with organisations across the UK to improve financial resilience, and to fund long-term solutions that help people feel more secure, confident, and in control of their financial future.

Next deadline: 7 Oct 2026

B&Q Community Reuse

The B&Q Community Re-Use Programme donates surplus and display items go to those who need them the most, to help build a stronger community for all of us.

Bank of Scotland Foundation - Matched Giving Programme

The Matched Giving Programme encourages Lloyds Banking Group colleagues in Scotland to get involved in the voluntary sector and to help fundraise through personal participation in events or give their time freely to support the work of charities.

Barclays Community Sport Fund - Female Coaches for Girls Grant

The Barclays Community Sport Fund offers grants, bespoke support, and exclusive ticketing opportunities to make football, tennis, and cricket more accessible to women and girls in communities across the UK.

Next deadline: 4 Nov 2026

Co-operative & Community Finance - Loans

The Community Shares Fund supports community-owned enterprises seeking to raise investment through a community share issue.

Community Enterprise - Accelerate

Accelerate is a programme of free business and organisational support targeted at third sector organisations and community groups who are not trading.

CWP Energy

Provides funding for environmental and eco-friendly community projects to enhance the local area, funding for educational trips and activities for local schools and sponsorship for local events and shows.