Guide to
finding funding
Key steps to think about if you’re looking to bring in income through grants or other fundraising methods.
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Scottish Borders Council - Neighbourhood Support Fund
Supports voluntary and community groups that are active within their communities and who are planning community based projects. The Fund operates in five Area Partnerships; Berwickshire, Cheviot, Eildon, Teviot and Liddesdale and Tweeddale.
Foundation Scotland - Greencoat Drone Hill Community Fund
Funds community and charitable projects in four community council areas. Grants are available for projects which enhance quality of life, contribute to a vibrant community and promote community spirit.
Next deadline: 8 Sep 2024
Tweed Forum - Fallago Environment Fund
Fallago Environment Fund is investing in local and regional projects right across the Scottish Borders, including areas that don’t have access to a local community benefit fund.
Next deadline: 1 Sep 2024
Foundation Scotland - Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Supports community projects benefiting those living in the areas covered by the Community Councils of: Ettrick & Yarrow, Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk & Midlem and Upper Teviotdale & Borthwick Water.
Next deadline: 14 Jun 2024
Cash for Kids Grants
The charity raises millions of pounds each year and awards grants to help disabled and disadvantaged children aged 0 to 18 who are suffering from abuse or neglect, who are disabled or who simply need extra care and guidance.
The Rowan Boland Memorial Trust
The Trust provides junior sports people, living in the Scottish Borders, with assistance to enable them to further their sporting careers, whatever their chosen sport.
Blackhill Windfarm Community Fund Ltd
Funds applications which benefit the residents of the Community Council areas of Abbey St Bathans, Bonkyl & Preston, Duns, Gavinton, Fogo & Preston, and Lammermuir.
Next deadline: 30 Apr 2024
Dun Law Windfarm Extension Community Benefit Trust
The Trust can grant funding to any project which will improve the communities and environments within the area of the participating communities: Fala, Heriot, Humbie and Oxton & Channelkirk.
Orcome Trust
The Orcome Trust is administered and located in Newhall on the borders of Midlothian and Tweeddale. Preference is given to smaller charities and projects that benefit the general geographical area as well as further afield for worthwhile causes.
The Hayward Sanderson Trust
The Trust supports a range of activities for activities supporting people who live in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders.