FOCUS ON – FUNDING

The Schroder Charity Trust
The Trust is only considering applications for work under the following two objectives: Enabling children and young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds to thrive and achieve their potential in education and employment and Strengthening communities through services and opportunities which enhance the wellbeing and life outcomes of vulnerable and disadvantaged people. Access the fund 

TNL Community Fund-Fairer Life Chances
This funding is for projects that support children, young people and their families; or that help people to be healthier and have better access to support. Projects should support people experiencing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination and be designed with the people you support who have been involved in how the project is developed, delivered and led to make use of their existing skills and interests. Access the fund 

Four Winds Trust
The Trust’s purpose is to give those living in cities a better chance to enjoy nature and the beauties of the countryside. This is a small grant making trust who have previously supported conservation, outdoor education, wildlife and nature charities. Applications can be submitted by post or by email. Contact them on 07753 619 356 or fourwindstrust.1943@gmail.com 

SFAD-Family Recovery Initiative Fund 
The Family Recovery Initiative Fund can offer one-off grants to groups that support families affected by alcohol and drugs in Scotland. Its aim is to improve the wellbeing of family members affected by someone else’s substance abuse. The fund can support a variety of activities including set up costs, running costs, training, events, marketing, travel, activities and networking. Access the fund 

The Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme has launched its fifteenth funding round
Charities and community groups in Scotland can now apply for their share of a new £20million funding round launched recently. The fund is available for charities and community energy groups, including community interest companies, co-operative societies and community benefit societies, to apply for grants through six funding streams. Eligible projects include those supporting households most at risk of cold homes and high energy bills, developing innovative domestic energy products and services, or reducing carbon emissions across England, Scotland and Wales. Access the fund 

The Robertson Trust
The Supporting Resilience Fund is open to existing holders of Small Grants with the fund offers funding of between £2,000-£10,000 for one year. The fund is focused on supporting grant holders to become strong resilient organisations, with funding to enable organisations to invest internally for their own growth and development. Supporting Resilience will only fund work which addresses organisational resilience and/or staff resilience and wellbeing. Access the fund