Grant Directories

The Tabhair Trust is passionate about nurturing small to medium sized charities in their aspirations to change communities and restore broken lives through providing opportunities for education, training and personal advancement. The trust provides grants of between £500 and £5000 for both individual projects and core costs to charitable organisations registered and working in the UK and Ireland.

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Cambusbarron Community Fund the foundation provides grants of up to £10,000 to support community projects benefiting those living in the Cambusbarron Community Council area in Stirling local authority. Applications should usually be linked to priorities identified in the Cambusbarron Community Action Plan. These include: Schemes or activities which protect, conserve or improve the environment; Schemes or activities which promote rural regeneration though increasing opportunities for local enterprise and vocational training; The development and improvement of infrastructure including transport, broadband, community-owned property and access routes; Proposals which seek to maintain, improve or expand community services and facilities, including health, welfare and education, parti...

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Ventient Energy Galawhistle Wind Farm Community Fund the foundation provides grants of up to £20,000 to support positive change by investing in a wide range of inspirational, community-led activity that is strategic, positive and creative and helps deliver a legacy of lasting impact. It will do this by making grants to support the costs of relevant projects, services and facilities. Applications are expected to address one or more of the following outcomes: Help people into work; Improve local transport; Improve quality of life, health and well-being; Build capacity for local groups and individuals; Building sustainable community assets, including capital assets (like land and buildings), community enterprises, local exchange systems, people’s skills and abilities, culture and ...

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Tannach and District Wind Farm Trust the foundation provides grants of up to £25,000 to community organisations for the benefit of the Tannach and District community. The outcomes for the Trust are: There are more and better opportunities to take part in sports and recreational pursuits; Access to and through settlements is safer; People of all ages enjoy more, better and varied activities and services; Community life is enhanced and maintained through a wide range of activities, events and improved amenity of settlements; Economic activity is encouraged within the Fund area; People have more vocational skills and experience; The natural and cultural heritage is more valued, experienced and understood by both visitors and residents; Energy use in homes and community buildings i...

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Tannach and District Wind Farm Education & Training Fund the foundation provides grants of up to £1,500 to residents of the Tannach and District Community Councils area in Caithness to help them access training and education opportunities that better equip them with the range of skills needed to enter or retain employment in key sectors of the local economy.

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Stroupster Wind Farm Education and Training Fund the foundation provide grants of up to £1,500 to residents of the Dunnet & Canisbay Community Council area of Caithness to help them access training and education opportunities that better equip them with the range of skills needed to enter or retain employment in key sectors of the local economy.

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund (Highlands) the foundation provides grants of up to £25,000 to support charitable activities or services of benefit to those living in the following Community Council areas in Caithness: Latheron, Lybster and Clyth; Watten; and Tannach and District.

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund (Latheron, Lybster and Clyth) the foundation provides grants of up to £5,000 to support charitable activities or services that benefit people living in the Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Community Council area in Caithness.

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund the foundation provides grants of up to £10,000 to supports charitable activities or services that benefit people living in the Community Council area of Halkirk & District in Caithness. 

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Middle Balbeggie Wind Farm Education & Training Fund (Fife) the foundation provides grants of up to £800 to help local people with vocational education and training opportunities that will increase their skills and enable access to a wider range of employment opportunities.  It can be used to cover part or all of the course fee, travel costs, essential equipment such as books or IT equipment, childcare and subsistence.

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Kildrummy Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Aberdeenshire) the foundation provides grants of up to £5,000 to support charitable activities that reflect the ambitions and activities set out in Kildrummy, Lumsden & Towie Community Action Plan 2013 and Glenkindie & Towie Community Action Plan 2019. Details of supported themes are available on the website.

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Wind Farm Education & Training Fund (Highlands) the foundation provides grants of up to £3,000 to support a range of education and training activity that leads to the following outcomes: More individuals resident within the Fund Area are equipped with the skills and confidence required to enter into and retain employment in the key sectors the Fund supports; Micro and small businesses are able to create new job opportunities or retain existing jobs that may benefit individuals resident in the Fund Area; Micro and small businesses that employ individuals from the Fund Area have the necessary skills and confidence to grow and sustain their operations in order to secure their long-term future.

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the EDF Renewables Burnhead Moss Education & Training Fund the foundation provides grants of up to £3,865 to help local people with vocational education and training opportunities, using local training facilities and contribute to creating job opportunities in the local area.

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Carrick Futures fund the foundation provides grants of up to £25,000 to support charitable activities that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of Ballantrae, Colmonell & Lendalfoot, Barr, Barrhill, Pinmore & Pinwherry, Girvan & District and Carrick. Priority will be given to projects that: Improve access to services (in particular public transport); Enable a diverse and sustainable population mix (services for young people and older people, but also activities that help create opportunities for families and working age people to live in the area); Improve equality of opportunity (including tackling poverty and disadvantage).

The Ocado Foundation is the charitable arm of Ocado Group, working for the benefit of communities across the UK. Through the Ocado Foundation for Good programme, the Foundation provides grants of up to £1,000 to charities, community organisations, community interest companies, academic institutions, and local authorities for community projects which focus their efforts on three core areas: skills for the future, natural resources and responsible sourcing. 

The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation is a grant making foundation that give grants to small and medium sized local organisations in the UK with a demonstrable track record of success working to address local issues in communities of extreme urban deprivation and deprived rural districts. Through the small grants programme the foundation provides funding of between £2,000 and £10,000 to charitable organisations with an income of less than £250,000 for projects that focus on Community Support. Examples of the kind of projects that can be funded include: CommunityServices; CommunityCentres; Alternative Education; Training, mentoring, employment and volunteering opportunities; Youth; Counselling; Family Support Services; Substance Misuse.

The Robertson Trust is an independent Scottish grant-making Trust which exists to improve the lives of people and communities experiencing poverty and trauma. The Trust provide funding for organisations and initiatives that address: Financial wellbeing - tackling the financial and material effects of poverty on people and communities; Emotional wellbeing and relationships - ensuring people have emotional wellbeing, and confidence and strength in their relationships with others; Educational and work pathways - equipping people for the future by supporting learning and skills.  Through the Small grants programme the trust provides funding for registered charities with an annual income of between £25,000 and £100,000.

The Medlock Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations is the areas of Education &Training ; Medical & Health/Sickness ; Disability & Special Needs ; Accommodation & Housing; Arts & culture; Sport & recreation; Environment, Conservation & Heritage; and Economic, Community Development &Employment. Both primary and secondary schools in the eligible areas are able to apply.

The Thomas Wall Trust offers grants up to £5,000 towards specific projects or core activities that support literacy, numeracy, digital and additional skills for learning that are likely to assist employment prospects. The Trust recognises that the future of the labour market will become increasingly competitive, with employers placing greater emphasis on transferable skills.

The Jill Franklin Trust is a grant making organisation which supports five areas: Self-Help groups - advice, training, and employment, to support people with a mental illness or learning difficulties , and their carers (parents etc.); Organisations helping and supporting refugees and asylum-seekers coming to or in the UK; The restoration (not "improvement") of churches of architectural importance and occasionally to other buildings of architectural importance, the church should be open to visitors every day; Local schemes to help prisoners to resettle, or to inhibit delinquency; Bereavement counselling. The Trust has about £80,000 a year to spend, however grants are typically between £500 and £1000. Applications may be submitted at any time.

The Princes trust is a charity that was established to help 16-30 year olds who are unemployed or struggling at school to transform their lives. The Development Awards programme are cash grants of £10 - £500 to help young people (16-30) get into education, training or employment. Examples of what can be funded include; tools or equipment for a job or qualification e.g. hairdressing kit, carpentry tools, chef's whites; course fees; interview clothes; license fees e.g. CSCS card (construction) or SIA license (security); childcare costs to help single parents access short term education; and transport to a new job until first pay cheque.

Community Foundations support community and voluntary sector activity through grants to local groups and organisations. There are 48 Community Foundations of different sizes within the UK. Although all Community Foundations operate according to common criteria, they vary in terms of size and nature of grants available. Some Community Foundations will fund both organisations and individuals whilst other foundations will only fund organisations. Each community foundation covers a specific geographic area and will not normally be able to support work outside its area.

Voluntary and community groups, schools, community and town councils and health bodies can apply for grants of between £300 and £20,000 for projects which help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need. Projects must meet at least one of their three aims: bring people together and build strong relationships in and across communities; improve the places and spaces that matter to communities; help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage. Funding is available for activities including: putting on events, activities or performances; buying equipment; running training courses; starting a new group; educational toys and games; volunteer's expenses or professional fees; transport costs and refurbishment.

Foundation Scotland (formerly Scottish Community Foundation) is one of the largest funders of the voluntary sector in Scotland and last year was responsible for distributing over £9million on behalf of their donors. The foundation runs a diverse range of funding programmes for organisations across Scotland who work to benefit a range of interests, causes and communities, and they are particularly interested in supporting organisations where a grant will have a significant impact and enable them to achieve their objectives. The Foundation Scotland website enables you to search for grants available in each area of Scotland; funding amounts vary for each programme and start from as little as £250.