Funding

Funding is available through the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust’s (JRCT) Sustainable Futures programme to address climate change and its effects. To apply, interested groups must register with the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT), with registration completed by Monday 18 August 2025, and applications submitted by 12pm on Monday 1 September 2025.

The Henry Smith Charity, now known as the Henry Smith Foundation, has launched its new 5 year strategy, offering flexible, long-term funding to support not for profit organisations dedicated to making social change across the UK. “Elevate Your Impact (2025-2030)” will focus on 3 core priority areas: Getting Started, Building Independence, and Safer Futures.

The Pixel Fund’s focus is the mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults under 26 years old. They aim to support improvement in mental health by providing grants to charities registered and operating solely in the UK, and who are involved in the mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults. The application process usually takes around 4 – 6 months from start to finish. Applicants must attend an informal Q&A meeting before applying. These meetings take place online via GoogleMeets; the next takes place Wednesday 16 July 2025 at 1pm.

Due to popular demand, the deadline to apply for Big Give’s Christmas Challenge has been extended to 5pm next Wednesday 16 July 2025.

In response to the cost of living crisis, the Asda Foundation has launched the Foodbank Fundamentals Fund, with a total of £400,000 to support not for profit organisations which provide food and essential supplies to the UK’s most disadvantaged communities. Applications will be open 10am on Tuesday 15 July – 10am on Tuesday 29 July 2025, but may close early if demand is high.

Grants are available for small charitable organisations working to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged people, with an application deadline of next Tuesday 15 July 2025.

The LNER Customer and Community Investment Fund (CCIF) for 2025 is now open for applications. In a change to previous rounds, the maximum amount that can be applied for is £10,000. The fund is open to those based within 15 miles of the LNER route. This includes the entirety of Falkirk District, with Blackness being 14.1 miles from Falkirk Grahamston station. The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Monday 25 August 2025.

The B&Q Foundation has grants of up to £10,000 available to UK registered charities for projects which improve homes and community spaces for those most in need. The deadline for applications is 9:30 am on Friday 1 August 2025.

Funding is available to support marine organisations in Scottish coastal communities, including the Grangemouth area. The funding will support a wide range of eligible individuals, businesses, organisations and communities to deliver projects which aim to create a sustainable marine economy, reduce carbon emissions and support coastal communities. The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Tuesday 22nd July 2025.

Grants ranging from £500 to £2,750 per trip are available from the Henry Smith Charity (now the Henry Smith Foundation) to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of disadvantaged or disabled children 13 years old or younger. Applications for trips taking place until Sunday 31 August 2025 can be made until Monday 21 July 2025.