The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland (TNLCFS) has announced that its Young Start programme will pause to new applications at 12pm on Friday 19 December 2025. In 2023, The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland launched a 2 year participatory research and development project to explore how Young Start can better centre the voices and ideas…
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Grants Available for Canoeing and Inland Waterway Conservation
The Paddle Trust is inviting applications for its latest funding round, closing on Wednesday 17 December 2025. Grants are available to support projects which improve public access to inland waterways and promote environmental conservation. Eligible projects include: creation or enhancement of access points for paddlesports development of inclusive launching and landing sites using sustainable materials…
Funding Available to Improve Mental Health Support for Vulnerable Groups
The Kristina Martin Charitable Trust is offering funding to UK registered charities supporting vulnerable and marginalised individuals facing mental health challenges, especially those affected by bereavement, suicide, and online bullying. “The Trust was established by Thomas and Jacqueline Martin following the death in 1965 of their only and much loved daughter, Kristina Martin. The charity’s…
Deadline Approaching: Thrive Renewables Community Benefit Programme
The Centre for Sustainable Energy’s (CSE) grant funding opportunity for upgrades to community buildings, village halls and community centres (on behalf of Thrive Renewables) closes to applications at 12pm next Friday 7 November 2025. The Thrive Renewables Community Benefit Programme is open to community buildings within a 20 mile radius of a Thrive Renewables site.…
Deadline Approaching: Community-Led Action Research Programme
The deadline for Suicide Prevention Scotland’s latest round of the Community-Led Action research programme 2025 – 2026 is approaching, with applications due next Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 12pm. The programme will support 6 community-based organisations to conduct an inquiry into suicide prevention in their areas. Funding of £4000 is available to support successful applicants…
Community Choices Small Grants Programme Open for Submissions
Falkirk Council has launched the latest phase of the Community Choices Small Grants Programme, which is now open for project idea submissions. Community Choices is Falkirk Council and Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership’s participatory budgeting programme. It gives local people a way to apply for public money to improve their local area and vote…
Self Management for Life Fund: Round 3 Open
The Self Management for Life Fund: Round 3 is now open for applications. The fund will support projects supporting people to self manage at an early stage with their long-term condition, disability or unpaid caring responsibility, targeting health inequalities or supporting people on long waiting lists. Third sector and community organisations can apply for a…
Naturesave Trust Grants to Connect Communities with Nature
The Naturesave Trust is offering grants of up to £5,000 to charities, social enterprises, and community groups for projects which connect communities with nature, aiming to improve physical and mental wellbeing while fostering positive action on climate change. Eligible initiatives may include arts and cultural activities, community gardening, green gyms, mental health support, conservation volunteering,…
Grants to Improve Housing for Disadvantaged People
Registered charities in the UK can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to address the housing needs, and assist with the financial wellbeing of, people who are disadvantaged or are facing deprivation, through the Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation. Priority is given to charities operating in the top 50% of the UK Index of…
Funding Opportunity: Forvis Mazars Foundation – Community Grants Programme
The Forvis Mazars Foundation is offering Community Grants to registered charities across Scotland, England, and Wales that support under-resourced young people aged 0–25. The Foundation focuses on three key areas: closing the attainment gap (ages 0–7), developing life skills (ages 8–16), and improving access to education and employment (ages 16–25). Grants of £10,000 – £20,000…










