FOCUS ON – FUNDING

The Robertson Trust
The Large Grants fund focuses on work that addresses the impacts of poverty and trauma under the following themes; Financial Security; Education Pathways and Work Pathways. The Trust seeks to fund work that meets people’s immediate needs, provides earlier help, tests new approaches and is universal or targeted. 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. 

The Allan Lane Foundation
The Foundation focuses on work which will make a lasting difference to people’s lives and is aimed at reducing isolation, stigma and discrimination; encourages marginalised groups to share in the life of the whole community. Programmes they fund include: Asylum seekers & Refugees; Gypsy, Roma & Traveller communities; Offenders & ex-offenders; Older people; People with mental health issues; People affected by violence or abuse and Young 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

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 Hays Travel Foundation
The Foundation looks to support children and young people through education, sport, advancement of health, arts and culture and the prevention of poverty. Open to registered charities and community interest companies with a specific focus on children and young people in the areas where Hays Travel operates. Access the fund