Mackie’s of Scotland launches £40,000 charity fund
August 18, 2026
Mackie’s of Scotland has launched a new £40,000 charity fund to mark 40 years of making ice cream on its family farm in Aberdeenshire. Charities are being invited to apply…
Funding
Start-it Funding Open for Applications – Up to £5,000 Available
August 11, 2026
Individuals with an idea for a social enterprise can apply for up to £5,000 through Firstport’s Start-it Fund to help turn their idea into reality. The Start-it Fund is designed…
Year 6 Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund micro-grants coming soon
August 5, 2026
Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian will soon be opening applications for the Year 6 Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund micro-grants scheme. Due to the Scottish Government’s Fairer Funding pilot,…
Round 3 Now Open: Rural Community Led Local Development Fund 2026/27
July 31, 2026
Community organisations across rural West Lothian are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) for Round 3 of the Rural Community Led Local Development (RCLLD) Fund 2026/27. The fund…
Applications Open for Firstport’s Social Innovation Challenge 2026
July 22, 2026
Do you have an innovative idea that could help tackle social or environmental challenges in Scotland? Applications are now open for the Social Innovation Challenge 2026, Firstport’s grant funding and…
Rewilding Innovation Fund Now Open
July 14, 2026
Organisations and partnerships delivering large-scale nature restoration projects can now apply for grants of up to £15,000 through the Rewilding Innovation Fund. Delivered by Rewilding Britain, the fund supports innovative…
Henry Smith Foundation Holiday Grants Programme Opens for Applications
July 14, 2026
The Henry Smith Foundation is offering grants to help children experiencing disadvantage enjoy recreational trips and short breaks through its Holiday Grants Programme. Schools, youth groups and not-for-profit organisations can…
Gambling Harm and Mental Health Fund Reopens for Applications
July 14, 2026
Third sector and community organisations across Scotland are invited to apply for the second round of the Gambling Harm and Mental Health Fund, supporting projects that address the impact of…
Youth Scotland Rural Activate Fund Now Open
July 14, 2026
Youth groups working in rural communities can now apply for grants of up to £2,000 through the Youth Scotland Rural Activate Fund to help increase opportunities for young people to…
Funding Available Through the Bairdwatson Charitable Trust
July 14, 2026
Organisations supporting disadvantaged young people to develop skills and progress towards employment can now apply for funding through the Bairdwatson Charitable Trust. Managed by Foundation Scotland, the Trust offers grants…
