Funding

The Health Lottery Foundation has opened its first Community Choice grants round of 2026, supporting projects in Scotland, England and Wales. This round prioritises initiatives working with young people. Volunteers or employees of the applicant organisation must complete the nomination form, and an eligibility quiz must be completed before nominating. Ten organisations will be selected at random to receive a £1,000 grant. The next application deadline is Friday 27 February 2026.

The King Charles III Charitable Fund has reopened its Small Grants Programme, offering grants of up to £3,000 per year for up to 3 years. The programme supports small UK non-profit organisations delivering work in education, heritage, health, the environment, countryside, and social inclusion. The application deadline for this round is 12pm next Wednesday 11 February 2026.

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is hosting an online session, Meet the Funder with Creative Scotland, designed to help organisations understand funding opportunities available through Creative Scotland’s open funding programmes. The event will take place on Tuesday 3 March 2026, 10am – 11am.

Warburtons offers small grants of up to £400 to charitable organisations across Scotland, England, and Wales, supporting activities which improve Health, Place, or Skills for families. Funding decisions are based on a local approach, with applications assessed by the nearest Warburtons bakery or depot. Applications must be submitted before the relevant deadline, and funded activities…

Falkirk Funders Fayre 2026 exhibitor the Corra Foundation’s Boost Small Grants programme offers funding to small Scottish charities, community groups, and other not-for-profit organisations that support children and families affected by poverty. This grant is currently open to applications, with the deadline applications on Saturday 28 February 2026.

Social Enterprise Scotland and the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) are holding a joint online webinar on the benefits of the Fair Work movement, taking place on Tuesday 3 February 2026, 11am – 12pm, via Zoom.

The Volant Charitable Trust’s Large Grants programme is now open for applications, supporting Scottish charities and projects tackling social deprivation. Grants of up to £15,000 per year for up to 3 years are available for organisations with an annual income of up to £1 million. The application process involves 2 stages, with the Stage 1 deadline being Tuesday 31 March 2026.

Scotmid is offering small grants of up to £500 to support local community projects and initiatives within areas served by Scotmid stores. Applicants must be community groups, or individuals acting for the wider benefit of their local area, and reside within the boundaries of a Scotmid Regional Committee. These funds may be used for purchasing equipment, organising events, or supporting fundraising efforts. There is no application deadline, but applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks before funds are required.