Esmee Fairbairn Foundation

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

SP Energy Networks - Transmission Net Zero Fund

The Transmission Net Zero Fund aims to help vulnerable communities develop their net zero plans to ensure that no one is left behind on the Scotland’s journey to Net Zero.

North Lanarkshire Council - Support for Playschemes

The fund provides non-financial support for community or voluntary organisations in North Lanarkshire which provide daytime activities for school-aged children during school holiday periods.

Crowdfunder and M&S Energy Community Fund Competition

Supports community projects committed to being environmentally conscious through ideas such as installing renewable technology or introducing energy efficiency measures in their endeavour to increase energy independence.

A Cinema Near You

Aims to improve access to screen and cinema provision in Scotland, targeting those communities where the need is greatest, and where the benefits may be most significant.

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.

FareShare

FareShare saves good food destined for waste and sends it to charities and community groups who transform it into nutritious meals for vulnerable people.

Community Windpower Limited

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.

Firstport - Launch Me

LaunchMe is Scotland’s social enterprise accelerator. It prepares ambitious social enterprises and community organisations for growth so they can achieve social impact at scale.

Vegware - Community Fund

Offers small grants to non-profit sustainability projects. The fund is intended to contribute to core running costs and act as a basis from which to either focus on their chosen task, or apply for project grants.

Next deadline: 31 Aug 2023