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…
Organisation Support
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…
Edinburgh Airport Community Fund
The Edinburgh Airport Community Fund provides financial support to community groups and charities working to improve opportunities, facilities and services for local people. Offering grants of up to £7,000, the fund was established to ensure communities share in the success of Scotland’s busiest airport and supports projects that create a lasting positive impact. Applications are…
British Heart Foundation Defibrillator Funding
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is offering a limited number of free defibrillator packages to eligible community groups across the UK. The programme aims to improve access to life-saving equipment and increase the chances of survival following an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Applications are open to non-profit, community-focused organisations, including charities, sports groups, community centres, faith…
Cycling UK, Cycle Access Fund
The Cycle Access Fund, delivered by Cycling UK, provides grants to help organisations improve access to bikes and cycling opportunities; tackle barriers to cycling; reduce inequalities; and support healthier, more sustainable travel. Funding is available through five strands: Individual Bike Ownership; Shared Use; Recycle; Repair; and Cycle Parking and Storage. This can include support for bike libraries, cycle loan…
Venturesome Impact Fund
The Charities Aid Foundation ‘Venturesome Impact Fund’ provides flexible repayable finance to help charities, social enterprises, and community groups grow their social impact, increase trading income and strengthen organisational resilience. The fund is open to applications on a rolling basis and offers unsecured loans from £50,000 to £1 million. Standard loans are available over three…
Community Choices 2026 Programme Opening Soon
Falkirk Council has announced the latest phase of the Community Choices programme, which opens for new project idea submissions on Thursday 1 October 2026. Third sector charities and community groups can apply for up to £5,000 in funding to deliver projects and activities within one of Falkirk District’s nine electoral wards. Drop-in sessions are also being held on Monday 28 September, 3:30pm – 7pm at Falkirk Library, and online on Thursday 8 October 2026, 12pm – 1:30pm. The closing date for applications is Monday 9 November 2026.
Alec Dickson Trust
The Alec Dickson Trust provides grants of up to £500 to support volunteering and community service projects organised and led by young people aged 30 years old and under across the UK. The fund is designed to help young people put their ideas into action and deliver projects which benefit local communities (particularly those who are disadvantaged or marginalised). The closing date for applications to the current funding round is 5pm on Sunday 4 October 2026.
Grangemouth Funding Clinic for Third Sector
Our team at CVS Falkirk & District is holding a Grangemouth Funding Clinic for local third sector and community groups on Thursday 1 October 2026, 10am – 4pm, at Grangemouth Stadium, Kersiebank Avenue, Grangemouth, FK3 0EE.
