FOCUS ON – FUNDING

The Robertson Trust – Wee Grants 
The Wee Grants purpose is to support organisations who are focused on building strong communities in places which have higher rates of poverty and trauma or are working with certain groups of people who are at a higher risk of experiencing poverty and trauma. Access the fund  

The Boost Fund
Corra Foundation’s Boost Fund is now open to small community-led organisations across Scotland supporting local people affected by poverty or disadvantage. Grants of £500-£3000 are available. More information and details of how to apply on the Corra Foundation website. 

Three Guineas Trust 
Providing grants of up to £15,000 to activity schemes for autistic children and young people and their siblings which run in the school holidays in the UK or the extra costs for autistic children who require personalised support to take part in other play and activity schemes. The grant usually funds part of the costs. Access the fund

Climate Action Fund – Food Systems
The National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF) is offering funding for projects that strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities, and support ways of producing enough healthy, affordable food without harming the planet. £2,500,000 – £7,000,000 is available. More information and details of how to apply on the TNLCF website.

BBC Children in Need – Core Costs
The Core Costs fund supports essential organisational and administrative spending and can be spent on your organisation’s day to day operations. The Core Costs grants are awarded as restricted funding and must be used to cover your essential running expenses. Access the fund 

The Volant Trust 
The small grants programme is prioritising the focus on its awards on charities and organisations who are particularly addressing poverty and deprivation, helping to support vulnerable groups who are most affected, with an emphasis on women, children and young people. Access the fund