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.

NHS National Services Scotland - Community Benefit Gateway

Community Benefit Gateway (CBG) is a free and easy to use online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland.

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.

Sainsbury’s Local Food Donation Programme

Sainsbury’s will donate food free of charge which may include fresh food (within their use by date), that is fit for human consumption to charity. You must help local people in need and be in a position to use donated food to support your beneficiaries.

Dumfries & Galloway Council - Civic Hospitality

To mark special events or achievements, Dumfries & Galloway sometimes provides hospitality in the form of a reception, light refreshments or a presentation.

Community Shares ICOF Limited

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

Transport Scotland - Network Support Grant

A discretionary grant that subsidises commercial and community bus routes. It aims to keep fares at affordable levels and networks more extensive than would otherwise be the case.

Tesco Charity Trust - Community Champions

Community Champion can discuss how Tesco can provide support for local events and carry out various charity and fundraising activities within their store or their local community.

The Barakat Trust Hands on Islamic Art Awards

Funding for projects that use collections of Islamic art in the UK to foster greater understanding about the cultures of the Islamic world, and involve a significant element of public engagement.

Due to open: 1 Jan 2024

AlFayed Charitable Foundation

Focuses on improving the lives of traumatised, impoverished and very sick children; specialist equipment; and animal welfare.