Funding

The Big Give has launched its Christmas Challenge, where groups and organisations registered on the Big Give platform can have every donation they receive doubled by match funding. The campaign begins at 12pm this coming Tuesday 2 December 2025, running for one week until 12pm on Tuesday 9 December 2025.

Applications for the Empower Programme from the Bank of Scotland Foundation open on Monday 1 December 2025. Charities may apply for a 3 year grant of £150,000 (£50,000 per annum). Successful applicants will receive strategic support from Lloyds Banking Group colleagues. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 10 December 2025.

Future Woodlands Scotland is offering grant funding to support urban forestry projects across Scotland, with a focus on areas most in need of well-maintained trees and woodlands. Funding is available for tree planting, long-term care, urban forestry management, education, and community engagement. Applications will open on Monday 24 November 2025.

The WF Southall Trust, a Quaker-based family trust, offers grants to UK-registered charities working in one or more of the following areas: Quaker Work & Witness, Environmental Action & Sustainability, Peace & Reconciliation, and Social Action. Grants range from £3,000 to £5,000, with an annual award total of £350,000.

Community sports clubs across the UK can now apply for unrestricted grants of £2,000 through the Cash4Clubs programme, aimed at enhancing sustainability and access to local sport. Funded by Flutter Entertainment and delivered by Sported, the initiative supports adult-only clubs (ie. for those aged 18 years old and over) with costs such as venue hire, coaching, equipment, volunteer expenses, training, insurance, and marketing. Applications close on Monday 8 December 2025.

The Fore’s Spring 2026 Funding Round offers unrestricted grants of up to £45,000 to help small charities and social enterprises develop, grow or become more sustainable. Organisations must register interest via the Apply for Funding page when registration opens at 12pm on Wednesday 26 November 2025. Registrations will be open for one week, until 12pm on Wednesday 3 December 2025. To support organisations to apply for this funding, The Fore are hosting an online Q&A session on Wednesday 26 November 2025, 12pm – 1pm.

Grants of up to £10,000 are available to support Scottish registered charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs), and incorporated bodies in addressing social injustices. Inspiring Scotland, in partnership with Changing Ideas, is launching a Call for Campaign Ideas to fund early-stage, small-scale or grassroots campaigning projects. Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 21 November 2025.

Our final Funding Officers Network meeting of 2025 takes place next Wednesday 19 November 2025, 10am – 11am, online via Microsoft Teams. We will be joined by Rebecca Heggie from The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland. Rebecca is the Funding Officer for the Falkirk District.

The Alpkit Foundation offers grants of up to £500 to individuals, community groups, schools, and not-for-profit organisations across the UK to promote outdoor engagement. Priority is given to initiatives which encourage responsible outdoor behaviour, have lasting impact, introduce new participants to nature, and demonstrate value for money. Grants are intended to supplement, not fully fund, projects. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed bi-monthly.