Social Investment Scotland (SIS) and Social Enterprise Scotland have launched their joint business support programme, Purchase Power. The programme is designed as an opportunity for socially motivated enterprises with products, services and experiences to connect with corporates seeking to develop their social and environmental impact. Purchase Power aims to support social enterprises in becoming “purchase…
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360Giving Workshop – Introduction to GrantNav
On Wednesday 5 March, 360Giving are hosting a free online workshop for users to learn how to use GrantNav, their flagship online tool to explore, download and analyse UK grants data. Lasting from 10.30am–12pm, the session will also feature a live demonstration using GrantNav to answer all your grantmaking related questions. There will also be…
Specialist Volunteer Network Brand Strategy Workshop
“As someone who has never considered ‘branding’ before, I found the session to be clear, accessible, informative, engaging, and thought provoking.” “This will help me to consolidate a strong foundation for the project I am working on.” “Thanks for the workshop – I thought it was very interesting – in particular I thought it was…
Leathersellers’ Grants Supporting Vulnerable & Disadvantaged People
The Leathersellers’ Company has announced that its next application round for the Small Grants Programme will reopen for applications on Monday 3 February 2025. The Small Grants Programme is a rolling funding programme for one-off grants of up to £5000 for small charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) that provide essential services for vulnerable people in…
Cash For Kids Holiday Hunger Grants
Cash for Kids, a grant-giving charity supporting disadvantaged children, is offering the Holiday Hunger Grant Fund to help address child poverty through funding nutritious meals, activities, staffing costs, and equipment. Holiday Hunger Grants offers grants of up to £3000 to groups, organisations and service providers who support children and young people (up to and including…
Bank of Scotland Foundation’s ‘Empower’ Grants 2025
Recognising the impact of the cost-of-living crisis across Scotland, the Bank of Scotland Foundation’s ‘Empower’ grants programme for 2025 will focus on helping charities who support vulnerable groups/people. Opening at 12noon on Monday 3 February, this programme offers a three-year unrestricted grant of £150,000 (£50,000 per year), providing charities with more stability and flexibility to…
The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund: Round 2
A second round of the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund opened for applications on Monday 20 January 2025 to enable community-led project groups in Scotland to develop local nature restoration projects. The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund seeks to inspire, encourage, and enable communities to explore and develop ambitious ecosystem restoration projects locally. It also seeks to raise awareness…
The Asda Foundation – Outdoor Community Spaces Fund
The Asda Foundation have launched its new Outdoor Community Spaces Fund, offering grants ranging from £500 – £3000 for UK-based charities and not-for-profit organisations. With a total funding pot of up to £500,000, this initiative aims to improve or transform outdoor community spaces where people can gather and foster local pride. Eligible projects include: Transform…
Imperial Community Impact Fund
The Imperial Community Impact Fund is an initiative designed to support local community groups and charities committed to making a positive difference. With an annual fund of £10,000, this grant scheme offers between £500 to £1000 per project to inspire and empower local organisations working in the areas of the environment, sustainability, creativity and local problem solving. The fund is open for submissions twice a year, in…
Lintel Trust Small Grants Fund 2025: Now Open
Lintel Trust provides support for projects helping people to maintain their tenancies, improve their lives, and participate fully in community life. With Grants of up to £1000 available, their Small Grants Fund is now open for applications. Grants must be used within a 12 month period from the date of award, with most projects funded…