The Women’s Fund for Scotland provides grants of up to £5,000 to projects that support women’s development, self-sufficiency and social and economic equality. Organisations may apply to sustain existing work or develop new activities. Applicants should have a proven track record of working with women and girls, and applications must meet at least one of three…
Funding
Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund
The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund, managed by Inspiring Scotland, supports community-led projects that help restore and enhance local ecosystems across Scotland. The fund aims to encourage communities to explore and develop ambitious ecosystem restoration projects while raising awareness of the importance of nature restoration. Community-led organisations can apply for grants of up to £13,500 to support…
Arnold Clark Cost-of-Living Support Fund
Organisations supporting people experiencing financial hardship can now apply to the Arnold Clark Community Fund’s Cost-of-Living Support programme. The programme provides grants of up to £2500 to charities, community groups, social enterprises, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and other voluntary-led organisations delivering practical support to people affected by the cost-of-living crisis. Applicants must operate within 50 miles…
David Riddell Memorial Grant
Charitable organisations across the UK can now apply for grants of between £5,000 – £25,000 from the David Riddell Memorial CIO to support suicide awareness and prevention programmes. The funding is available for innovative projects that help educate people about suicidal ideation and raise awareness of ways to prevent suicide. Grants can be used to…
The Wildlife Trusts – Green Community Grants
Not-for-profit organisations in England, Scotland and Wales can now apply to the Green Community Grants Programme, which offers up to £25,000 of flexible funding for one year to support environmental and community-based activity. Applicants must have been operating for at least 12 months and have annual income between £10,000 and £1 million. Priority will be…
Theatres Trust Small Grants Programme
Supported by the Linbury Trust, through the Theatres Trust ‘Small Grants Programme’, not-for-profit theatres across the UK can apply for grants of up to £7,500. The funding is designed to support small capital projects that enhance the resilience, sustainability, and accessibility of theatre venues. This programme offers a valuable opportunity for community and voluntary theatre organisations…
Voices from the Frontline Fund
Rosa UK is inviting applications to its ‘Voices from the Frontline’ programme, offering grants of up to £10,000 over 18 months to support campaigning and influencing work led by women’s and girls’ organisations. The fund aims to strengthen the voices of women and girls by supporting activity such as policy and law reform campaigns, influencing…
Charlotte Aitken Trust
The Charlotte Aitken Trust has reopened its funding programme for organisations across the UK whose core purpose is supporting literature and literacy. Grants of up to £30,000 are available to support core and revenue costs for activities that advance public education in literature and promote creative writing, fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry. The Trust has previously…
Bank of Scotland Foundation, Energise Programme
The Bank of Scotland Foundation’s Energise Programme provides unrestricted funding to small charities across Scotland that place vulnerable people at the heart of their work. The programme aims to help grassroots organisations grow, strengthen their services and respond effectively to the challenges facing the communities they support. Two levels of funding are available: £20,000 over…
Linnean Society, Local Nature Grant Scheme
The Local Nature Grant Scheme, delivered by the Linnean Society, provides funding for innovative, youth-led projects that help young people engage with and improve their local natural environment. Grants of up to £1,000 are available, although applications for smaller amounts are encouraged. Projects must be designed with young people and demonstrate how they will empower…
