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…
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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…
Scottish Football Facilities Fund
In 2025/26, the new Scottish Football Facilities Fund will distribute a further £8.6m into key football facilities identified as critical in retaining and increasing participation at grassroots level and where there is an evidence-based need for investment. These facilities will promote healthy, physical activity through football and other sports, contributing to social inclusion and cohesion…
Pudsey Next Steps Grants Available for Organisations Serving Marginalised Children
Not for profit organisations working to support children and young people from underserved communities in the UK can apply for core or project grants through the BBC Children in Need ‘Pudsey Next Steps’ programme. The Pudsey Next Steps funding programme aims to help achieve greater equity, diversity and inclusion in grant-making by reaching under-served and…
Lintel Trust Reopens its Small Grant Fund to Support Scottish Housing Communities (Scotland)
The Lintel Trust has announced the reopening of its Small Grant Fund, aimed at supporting community-led projects closely linked to social housing providers in Scotland. This initiative underscores the Trust’s commitment to empowering grassroots efforts that enhance the well-being of housing communities. Eligible organisations can apply for grants of either £500 or £1000. The fund…
Home Instead Funding for Activities to Improve the Lives of the Elderly
Home Instead Charities awards grants of up to £1500 to small, local registered charities (and up to £500 to grassroots organisations) for well-being events, activities or pastimes that prevent social isolation and loneliness amongst adults over 55. The next application closing date is Wednesday 30 April 2025.
Parks4Life Community Fund
Community groups operating in Scotland are now able to apply for grants of up to £1500 to improve and develop local parks and green spaces. The Parks4Life Community Fund is open to any constituted community or Friends group, in Scotland, who are working to improve and bring life to their parks and greenspaces. All applying…
BMET Education and Training Fund: Do you live in Avonbridge, Standburn, Limerigg or Slamannan?
If you live in Avonbridge, Standburn, Limerigg or Slamannan and are aged over 16, you can apply to the EDF Renewables Burnhead Moss Education & Training (BMET) Fund for a bursary grant to help you take part in any training or educational course you want to do. It could be a short term course lasting a…
Robertson Trust’s Wee Grants
Robertson Trust’s Wee Grants aims to support organisations who are focused on building strong communities in places which have higher rates of poverty and trauma, or who are working people who are experiencing (or are at high risk of experiencing) poverty and trauma.
IT4Good Grant Programme
The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists (WCIT) makes funding available through their IT4Good Grant Programme, which aims to support innovative projects and activities that use information technology (IT) to create positive impact through education, digital inclusion, charitable, and public engagement initiatives. This could include developing and delivering innovative new services, solutions, training, apps, analytics, AI,…
