FOCUS ON – FUNDING

True Colours Trust
The Trust supports local organisations and projects that work with disabled children and their family on a daily basis. They will consider applications from organisations working with children and young people aged from 0-25 years. Grants can support both project costs and equipment and materials. Access the fund

UK Government: Workplace Charging Scheme - Final Deadline
Grants are available for voluntary organisations and social enterprise businesses owning their own premises for up to 75% of the cost of installing electric vehicle charge point sockets at their sites. Apply before 31 March 2027. Access the fund

The Marsh Charitable Trust
Providing funding which could help small organisations pay for various running costs, such as volunteer expenses, training days, equipment maintenance and other core outgoings. Grants are unrestricted and provides long-term core funding. The areas funded by the trust are: Social welfare; Environmental causes and animal welfare; Healthcare and medical research; Education and Training and Arts and heritage. Access the fund

Scotmid-Community Grant
Offering one-off grants for the benefit of local communities around Scotmid stores. Activities should focus on one of the following categories: Active Lifestyles & Healthy Ageing; Arts, Culture & Heritage; Charity & Volunteering; Children, Youth and Families; Community-Led Innovation; Sustainability & Environment; Social Impact & Ethical Practices; Health, Wellbeing & Mental Resilience; Equality & Inclusion; Tech & Digital Inclusion. Access the fund  

The Percy Bilton Charity
The charity offers capital grants to registered charities in the UK whose primary objectives are to assist disadvantaged/underprivileged young people (under 25 years of age); People with disabilities (physical or learning); people with mental health problems and also older people (aged over 60) who may apply for grants towards furnishings and equipment. Access the fund 

Forte Charitable Trust
The Trust gives grants for running costs to charities and not-for-profit organisations for work which addresses the challenges of local communities. The Trust prefers to fund front line organisations working directly with people in need and must have a focus on community support. Themes for funding include: Community; Young people; Addiction; Education; Family support. Access the fund