The Arnold Clark Community Fund aims to help registered UK charities and community groups, working within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch, to build stronger communities across the UK. Funding will be available a rolling monthly basis. However, groups are advised to apply as soon as possible, as applications could be paused due to high demand.
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The DWF Foundation Grants
The DWF Foundation provides grants to registered charities supporting homelessness, health, education, employability, the environment, and community wellbeing. The Foundation does not have a minimum grant size, but the majority of grants will fall under £5,000. The next deadline for 2025 submissions is Tuesday 30 September 2025, for consideration in December.
Thomas Wall Trust Grants
The Thomas Wall Trust is offering grants of up to £5,000 to registered UK charities supporting disadvantaged adults (aged 18 years old and over) in developing communication skills which enhance employment prospects. Applications follow a 2 stage process, with the deadline for Stage 1 submissions set for Monday 22 September 2025
Mentally Flourishing Workplaces Framework Launched
Public Health Scotland has launched the Mentally Flourishing Workplaces (MFW) Framework, a free resource to help organisations of any size or sector create and support a mentally flourishing workplace for all employees.
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny on Mental Health Funding
Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is inviting views as part of its 2026-27 pre-budget scrutiny, focusing this year on mental health funding. They welcome input from stakeholders across Scotland, until Friday 15 August 2025.
Connecting Volunteering Network: August 2025 Meeting
Our next Connecting Volunteering Network will take place on Wednesday 27 August 2025, 10am – 12pm at Falkirk Community Fire Station, Westfield, Falkirk, FK2 9AH. We will be joined by Lynn Raynal from The Wood Foundation, who will share information on The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI), and how it can benefit attendees.
The Massive Top 25 Charity Events Report
Since 2013, events agency Massive have published the Massive Top 25 report, which showcases the most successful charity-owned mass participation events in the UK. This year’s report reveals a decline in the number of virtual events making this year’s rankings, with only 3 making it into the report – the lowest number since 2019. In contrast, the top 9 fundraising positions are all in-person events.
Stirling Pride 2025
Stirling Pride has announced the return of its annual LGBTQ+ Pride event, taking place on Saturday 20 September 2025 in Stirling, following last year’s event. As part of the event, there will be a Pride March from Kings Park to King Street in Stirling City Centre, the first March to happen in Stirling.
Friends of Inchyra Park “Pups in the Park” Event
Friends of Inchyra Park (FoIP) has announced its Pups in the Park community event, taking place on Saturday 23 August 2025, 1pm – 3pm, at Inchyra Park itself, Inchyra Road, Grangemouth, FK3 9EQ. The event will see the unveiling of the new Dog Pop Art Trail in the park, with 7 new artworks.
Firstport Community Enterprise Fund
The Community Enterprise Fund offers grants of up to £5000, to be spent over six months, to help community organisations to start trading or set up social enterprises in Scotland. An open, rolling programme, to apply for the Community Enterprise Fund, you must first be registered within the Firstport Application Portal.
