FOCUS ON – FUNDING

The Weir Charitable Foundation 
Supporting Scottish-based community groups and small charities to provide services across Scotland to help communities. The fund supports services/projects in the following categories: Sport; Recreational Facilities; Animal Welfare; Health and Culture. Access the fund 

The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust 
Providing grants in Scotland for work relating to training for employment, employment support and vocational skills. The fund is particularly interested in employment and skills training for young people who are unemployed and in re-training and support for unemployed people to get them back to work. Access the fund  

TCV-The Chestnut Fund
The fund is part of TCV’s commitment to support Community Network members, the fund makes available to encourage and enable community groups to carry out conservation activities. The grant falls into 2 categories, Start up Grants which is aimed at groups in their first year of existence and Support Grants for groups with little or no money for tools, equipment or training. Access the fund 

Climate Engagement Fund 
The Scottish Government’s Climate Engagement Fund (CEF) offers funding of £25,000 to £80,000 for projects in Scotland that help to build people’s understanding of the climate emergency, how it relates to their lives, and the need for climate action. Applications are invited for projects to be undertaken between April 2026 and March 2027. The total funding pot available is £275,000. Closing date for applications is 1st March 2026. Access the fund   

The Morrisons Foundation
The Foundation aims to make a positive difference to people living in Scotland with special consideration for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. The fund is sourced by match funding the money raised by Morrisons colleagues for charities and by awarding grants to charities which help improve people’s lives. Access the fund 

The Robertson Trust-Community Spaces
Supporting local communities experiencing poverty and trauma in Scotland. Providing funding of between £5,000 and £20,000 per year for up to 3 years to support the costs of community centres, hubs or organisations who are delivering and or hosting a range of services and activities to meet the needs of their community. Access the fund