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 must be:
- A charity or not for profit community group
- Based and operate in Scotland, providing services to improve the quality of life for the people of Scotland
- Meet one of the five Qualifying Categories – Sport, Health, Culture, Animal Welfare, or Recreational Facilities
- Seeking funding of less than £25,000
Please note: the Trust will not fund individuals, governing bodies or commercial ventures, including business start-ups, nor will it fund requests for sponsorship.
Applications are accepted twice a year, with the next deadline 5pm on the 28 February 2025. Applications meeting qualifying criteria that are unsuccessful can re-apply by the following deadline date.
For further information, please visit The Weir Charitable Trust website.
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