Funding

Charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and municipally funded museums across the UK can apply for grants of between £10,000 and £25,000 for projects that positively impact local communities. The funding is made available through the Steel Charitable Trust Rolling Grants programme, which supports various projects and activities that make a real impact on arts and heritage,…

The Scottish Government Climate Engagement Fund (CEF) aims to build understanding of the climate emergency across communities in Scotland by offering financial support to ‘trusted messenger’ organisations for climate engagement activities. The total value of the CEF in 2024 to 2025 is £250,000. Applicants can request between £25,000 and £80,000 for their project and all…

The Boost Small Grants programme is for local community organisations across Scotland supporting children and families affected by poverty. Boost 2024 is delivered by Corra Foundation and is a partnership between the STV Children’s Appeal, Comic Relief, and Corra Foundation. Boost Small Grants will provide grants of £500-£3000 to constituted groups and charities with an annual…

The Leathersellers Company offers funding for small Charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations that provide vital services for vulnerable people in deprived communities across the UK. The Small Grants Programme will award grants of up to £5,000 to organisations with an annual income of less than £200,000. The Committee meets regularly to ensure charities receive a decision…

Third Force News (TFN) have launched their annual Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise. This year it presents a special focus on two challenges facing the voluntary sector: equality, inclusion and diversity, and the climate and nature emergencies. The guide contains a wealth of expert information and advice on how you can contribute…

The SUEZ Communities Fund for Scotland uses money provided by SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK through the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund. This fund is for projects in Scotland, located within 10 miles of a Landfill Site. Not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding to deliver projects that improve communities and the environment. The funding is made…

The Creative Breaks, Short Breaks Fund is now open for applications for 2024-2025. The Creative Breaks programme provides 12 month grants to third sector organisations to develop and deliver short breaks projects and services for carers of adults (aged 21 years and over), and young carers (caring for children or adults), and the people that they…

The Morrisons Foundation supports registered charities making a positive difference in local communities, with grants available for up to £10,000 to be used for capital spend or direct project delivery. Applications should deliver on (at least) one of three objectives to be considered for support, these are: Tackling poverty and social deprivation Enhancing community spaces,…

You are never too young to put a good idea into action. If you have an idea for a project or business with a positive social or environmental impact, a Pounds for Purpose grant can help you make it a reality. Firstport’s Pounds for Purpose programme offers grants of up to £500 to individuals in…

The Scottish Government has launched a new grant fund to establish a national voluntary throughcare partnership of third sector organisations to provide support to people leaving prison after a short-term prison sentence or a period on remand. Community Justice Scotland is conducting the grant process and assessment on behalf of the Scottish Government. Their webpage…