The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) administers the ‘Self Management For Life Fund’ on behalf of the Scottish Government, supporting third sector and community based organisations across Scotland to develop self management activities. This fund was set up to support development of co-produced, person-centred, self management activity across Scotland, and is designed…
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Delamere Dairy Foundation Funding for Projects Helping Strengthen Local Communities
The Delamere Dairy Foundation supports charities, community groups, social enterprises, and other not for profit organisations delivering projects benefitting communities through: advancement of agriculture and of environmental protection improving the lives of young people by developing their capabilities relief of financial hardship advancement of education relief of sickness They currently have grants of £1000 –…
Home Instead Charities Grants
Home Instead Charities work towards a world where ageing adults play and active and inclusive role in society where loneliness and isolation is eradicated through thoughtful, proactive and respectful social activities to empower ageing adults to live happy, healthy, connected and valued lives. They are awarding small grants to fund projects to improve the lives…
UnLtd Starting / Scaling Up Grants
Through funding and support, UnLtd helps social enterprises to realise their potential and create lasting change, with awards based on their stage of development: ‘Starting Up’ offers grants for new enterprises of up to £8,000 for social venture costs. Applying enterprises should be unincorporated, or have been incorporated for less than 4 years, and selling…
The ALLIANCE Grants Q&A Support
Through Self Management for Life Round 2, the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) is making Scottish Government grants available to third sector and community organisations working in Scotland, to support new activities that will encourage new approaches or add to learning around self management. Two levels of grant will be available: Small…
The Weir Charitable Trust (Scotland)
Scottish-based community groups and small charities working in the areas of sport, recreational facilities, health, culture, and animal welfare can apply for grants of up to £25,000 through the Weir Charitable Trust. The Trust aims to assist organisations that have difficulty securing funding elsewhere. To be eligible to apply for this fund, your application must/you…
Hedley Foundation Grants to Improve the Quality of Life for Disadvantaged & Vulnerable People
Small-to-mid-size registered charities helping improve the quality of life of people in the UK, particularly those disadvantaged and vulnerable, can apply for grants of up to £5,000. The funding is being made available through the Hedley Foundation. Each year, the Foundation makes around 250 grants for initiatives that benefit the lives of young people, disabled…
Changes to Scottish Charity Law: 2025 Implementation
As a reminder, implementation of the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 is continuing. These changes mean that from summer 2025, the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) will be displaying the accounts for ALL Scottish charities on the Scottish Charity Register. CVS Falkirk & District urges all our local charities to spend this…
Wolfson Foundation Grants for Charities Working in Mental Health (UK)
Grants of up to £75,000 are available to charities and local authorities working in mental health. The Wolfson Foundation provides funding for capital projects, with a particular focus on training, employment, and supported housing. Projects should aim to increase access to services for new and existing users, enhance the quality and range of services, and…
Wolfson Foundation Funding for Charities Working with Older People (UK)
Grants of £25,000 to £75,000 are available for charities and local authorities across the UK that provide care and services for older people, particularly those with neurodegenerative conditions or those who are isolated. The Wolfson Foundation will provide funding for new builds, refurbishments or equipment projects which aim to increase access to services for new…
