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…
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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…
Robertson Trust Funding to Address the Related Themes of Poverty and Trauma (Scotland)
The Robertson Trust has launched its ‘Nurturing Relationships’ funding theme. This initiative aims to address the intertwined challenges of persistent poverty and intergenerational trauma by supporting projects that foster nurturing relationships within families and communities. Open to constituted community groups and registered charities in Scotland with annual incomes under £2 million, the programme offers small…
National Lottery £166 Million in Funding to Support Disadvantaged Communities (Scotland)
The National Lottery Community Fund has opened a new £166 million funding stream to support Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities over the next five years. The funding is available through two new programmes which aim to help communities tackle poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination: Awarding grants of between £20,001 and £250,000 for up to five years, the ‘Community…
Delamere Dairy Foundation Grants for Community Benefit
Opening on 1 January 2025, the Delamere Dairy Foundation is offering grants ranging from £1000 to £5000 for local projects strengthening communities throughout the UK. The Foundation will provide support for charities, community groups, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that fit the objectives of the Foundation: The advancement of agriculture and environmental protection The…
FUND CLOSED: Kelvin Valley and Falkirk Community Led Local Development Fund 2024/2025: Round 2
The Kelvin Valley and Falkirk Community Led Local Development Fund is now CLOSED for applications. Applicants can expect to receive their application result by the start of February 2025
Additional Funding for Short Breaks Fund
Earlier this week, the Scottish Government announced that an additional 15,000 unpaid carers will be supported to take short breaks away from their caring responsibilities as a result of a £5 million boost to the Voluntary Sector Short Breaks Fund. The extra funding, set out in the draft Budget, brings the total investment to £13…
The Fore’s Spring 2025 Funding Round
Registration for The Fore’s Spring 2025 Funding Round is open until 12pm on Wednesday 11 December. The Fore offers unrestricted funding to help applicants grow, strengthen, and become more efficient or resilient. They believe that by asking applicants what they need, the grants will create a transformational impact on their organisation. For example, a grant might help…
