Guide to
finding funding
Key steps to think about if you’re looking to bring in income through grants or other fundraising methods.
Search results
The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) - Scottish Land Fund
The fund will help communities take ownership of the land and buildings that matter to them, as well as practical support to develop their aspirations into viable projects.
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation - Major Grants
Funds organisations working directly with families in need. Organisations should have a focus on Family Support including early intervention, families coping with addiction, and prisoners' families.
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation - Small Grants
Trusthouse gives grants for running costs to charities and not-for-profit organisations under the overarching themes are Rural Issues and Urban Deprivation. Their preference is for front line organisations working directly with people in need.
Coastal Communities Network - Community Support Fund
The Community Support Fund is intended to enable community groups to meet specific, locally-determined goals and outcomes, with the overall aim of progressing local biodiversity conservation or group development.
The Carman Family Foundation
Grants focused on ecological restoration or initiatives that help to educate people in learning the benefits of ecological restoration.
John Lewis Partnership - Nature Fund
Supports projects that protect UK species and habitats, and the restoration of natural spaces.
The Helvellyn Foundation
The Helvellyn is a proactive funder who conduct their own research and reach out to organisations when appropriate. Their focus is around biodiversity, climate and the environment.
Local Energy Scotland - Community Heat Development Programme
Supporters eligible community organisations and groups of householders to help develop their ideas for locally-generated, low and zero carbon heat project ideas. Successful applicants will receive technical support.
Cairngorms National Park Authority - Outdoor Learning Travel Grant
This fund is aimed at supporting schools and voluntary and community groups making educational visits to the Cairngorms National Park, particularly those from deprived areas, those who have not visited the Park before and those who experience disadvantage
Tesco Charity Trust - Community Champions
Community Champion can discuss how Tesco can support local communities, charities and organisations.