Introduced by the Scottish Government on Wednesday 20 March 2025, the Economy and Fair Work Committee wants to hear your views on the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill. What does the Bill do? Community Wealth Building (CWB) is an approach to economic development that tries to use the power of ‘anchor organisations’ to grow and…
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Greggs Foundation Expands Breakfast Club Programme
The Greggs Foundation has announced that it has expanded its Breakfast Clubs Programme. Now called the ‘Feeding Brighter Futures’, the expanded programme supports UK primary schools in providing breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs. This initiative offers children a safe space to eat, socialise, and engage in enriching activities, thereby enhancing their overall school experience. …
The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund Grants Strategy 2025
The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund has announced its grants strategy for 2025. This year, the Trust is looking for projects focusing on vulnerable young women and girls across the UK who have been in the criminal justice system or who are at a high risk of entering it. Please read their Applicant Criteria closely as…
Warburtons Community Grants – Deadline Approaching
Warburtons Community Grants provides small grants up to £400 to support charitable organisations towards broader activities which improve Health, Place or Skills for families in their community. Full details of priorities and eligibility for grants can be found in their Financial Giving Policy (linked for your convenience). Community Grants are decided on a quarterly basis,…
Legal Launchpad: Supercharge Your Social Enterprise’s Success Workshop
In order to be successful in starting and running a social enterprise it is important to develop the necessary skillset to assist you in your journey. One vital area is the wide-ranging subject summarised as “Legal” the do’s and don’ts, the guidance and the facts you need to be aware of for your social enterprise…
Just Enterprise Workshops Supporting Social Enterprises
The Just Enterprise programme supports the growth of the third sector in Scotland. In line with this, they are running several free, online workshops in April and May to support organisations’ planning and development, from strategic thinking to digital marketing and legal essentials. “Charitable Trading”: Tuesday 22 April, 10:30am – 12pm “Strategic Planning for Social…
Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust (JSWT)
Charities registered in the UK which work to provide sanctuary, rehoming, and rehabilitation for animals (both domestically and internationally) are invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000, through the Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust (JSWT). The funding can be used for general running costs or capital purchases. Preference is given to smaller animal…
Ethnic Minority Development Fund
Ethnic minority-led organisations in Scotland can apply for grants of £500 – £15,000 to foster community cohesion, empower individuals, and enhance spaces significant to ethnic minority communities. The funding is being made available through the Ethnic Minority Development Fund, a partnership between CEMVO Scotland and The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland. Eligible organisations must have…
Volant Charitable Trust’s Grants Programme
The Volant Charitable Trust’s Grants programme has re-opened for applications. Supporting the core costs of successful applicants, the fund aims to support Scottish charities and projects that help alleviate social deprivation. Registered charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs), community organisations and social enterprises can apply for grants of up to £15,000 per year, for up to…
Shared Care Scotland Creative Breaks Funding Programme
Falkirk Funders Fayre 2025 guests, Shared Care Scotland’s new Creative Breaks funding programme is now open with grants for third sector organisations. About the Fund Third sector organisations across Scotland are invited to apply for a share of £1.5 million in funding to deliver short breaks projects and services that support the health and wellbeing…
