Funding

The Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, and Stirlingshire Local Authorities (CFSLA) Lottery Fund offers grants of up to £600 to support charity and community groups within these areas. Funding is aimed at grassroots organisations providing clear community benefit, with a preference for groups with an annual turnover under £25,000. The next decision meeting takes place on Monday 2 March 2026, with applications due by the preceding Wednesday 25 February 2026.

The Adamson Trust provides financial assistance for the cost of holidays or respite breaks for disabled children with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. The next deadline for applications is Wednesday 31 December 2025, for decisions at the February 2026 meeting.

The Amazon Literary Partnership (ALP) has opened applications for its 2026 Grants Programme, supporting non-profit literary organisations across the UK. The programme aims to empower writers to create, publish, learn and experiment, with a strong focus on amplifying diverse voices and delivering lasting impact.

The Morrisons Foundation is offering grants of up to £10,000 to registered charities delivering projects that make a positive impact in communities across Scotland, England, and Wales. Funding is available for both capital costs and direct project delivery, with priority given to smaller organisations with an annual income under £1 million, particularly those operating in areas served by Morrisons stores.

Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby, has launched its Pass the Plate campaign to address child hunger and food insecurity, and support vulnerable young people. The initiative will fund grants for not-for-profit organisations and schools delivering food-related projects for children and young people under 25 years old. Eligible schemes include breakfast clubs, food banks, holiday hunger programmes, and community initiatives improving access to nutritious meals.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has launched the Heritage & Place Programme, an area-based fund aimed at supporting community-led regeneration in Scotland’s historic places. Eligible applicants include local authorities, national park authorities, and experienced not-for-profit organisations. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is Friday 16 January 2026, with full Development Phase applications due by Friday 7 August 2026.

Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) supports community and faith organisations to install solar PV and battery storage in their buildings. This is a short-term pilot, funded by Scottish Government and Great British Energy; funds need to be spent and claimed by Tuesday 31 March 2026. The maximum award is £80,000, and up to 80% of eligible costs can be funded.

The Leathersellers’ Foundation will reopen its Small Grants Programme at 10am on Monday 15 December 2025. This rolling fund offers one-off grants of up to £5,000 for charities supporting vulnerable people in areas of high deprivation across the UK. Applicants must be registered charities with an annual income under £200,000. Please note: each application window closes after 40 submissions, and demand is extremely high – the November round filled in under 30 minutes.

The Hedley Foundation offers grants to smaller UK-registered charities supporting vulnerable groups through 4 key categories of social need. Grants range from £250 – £5,000, with occasional awards up to £25,000. The next deadline is Wednesday 10 December 2025 for the meeting on Wednesday 21 January 2026.

The W.G. Edwards Charitable Foundation is an independent grant-making charity which assists with the provision of care for people aged over 65 years old. Applications will open for one week on Monday 8 December 2025, and close on Friday 12 December 2025.