Funding Information Packfor Voluntary Organisations

2013

FUND THEMES MIN/ MAX ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DEADLINES

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LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTSNeighbourhood Partnership Community Grants Fund

One-off projects supporting the priorities of local community plan

Up to £5,000

Constituted, voluntary groups

Partnership Development Officer/Partnership Information Officer, Local Neighbourhood Partnershipwww.edinburghnp.org.uk

Check with NP

Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland

Please note the Foundation is back in operation & has awarded over £300,000 in grant aid to 50 charities in Scotland

- Henry Duncan Awards – for local charities working at grassroots level- Partnership Drugs Initiative for children & pre teens at risk due to family substance misuse or their own misuse- Capacity Building Grants to help charities to review how well they are performing

Various amountsNB Includes revenue

Registered charities

www.ltsbfoundationforscotland.org.uk

0131 444 4020

Check website

Asda Foundation For projects in areas near Asda stores.

Not stated Voluntary groups supported by an Asda colleague

http://charities.asda.com/asda-foundationContact your local store

Not stated

SCOTTISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Community projectsVarious themes - also administers various Trust Funds and Comic Relief .

Express Grants – max £2,000

Constituted voluntary groups

http://www.scottishcf.org/

0141 341 4960 (Grant enquiries)

Check website

THE WAKEHAM TRUST Neighbourhood projects, community arts, social exclusion

£750 Small registered charities

01730 821 748 orEmail wakehamtrust.org or see www.wakehamtrust.org

Check website

KELLY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

Development of strong family bonds

£1,000 to £5,000

Registered charities

www.kfct.org.uks.armstrong@kfct.org

By 1 March and 1 September

THE ROBERTSON TRUST

Care, health, education, community art, sport.

Various levels

Charities www.therobertsontrust.org.uk0141 221 3151

See website

VOLUNTARY ACTION FUND COMMUNITY

Promotion of voluntary action - any theme

Up to £1,000

Voluntary groups www.voluntaryactionfund.org.ukAlison Stevenson Grants Officer

See website

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CHEST 01383 620 780ESMEE FAIRBAIRN FOUNDATIONLargest in UK £30 million in 2010

Social development, environment, education, arts and heritage

Not stated Voluntary groups UK

http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.ukLondon 020 7812 3700

See website

AWARDS FOR ALL ( PART OF LOTTERY)

Community, arts, sport, heritage, health, education, Environmental

£500 TO £5,000

Voluntary groups, community council, school

www.awardsforall.org.uk

0870 240 2391

See website

TESCO CHARITY TRUST COMMUNITY AWARDS

Older people & adults with disabilities

£500 TO £4,000

Constituted voluntary groups

http://cr2010.tescoplc.com/communities/tesco-charity-trust.aspx

See website

Co-operative Group Community projects £100 to £2,000

Community, self help, charities and voluntary groups

http://www.co-operative.coop/communityfund

See website

People’s Postcode Trust Fund

Prevention of poverty, sickness, health promotion, active citizenship, sport, human rights, environmental action.

£500 to £10,000, depending on group type

Community groups, charities, not-for-profit organisations and community interest companies

http://www.postcodetrust.org.uk

0131 555 7288

See website

Big Lottery - Investing in Ideas

Ideas which could benefit the local community

£500 to 10,000

Voluntary groups http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_investing_ideas.htm?regioncode=-sco08454 10 20 30

See website

NANCY MASSIE CHARITABLE TRUST

Young, elderly, medical, education and arts.

Not stated Voluntary groups in Edinburgh

Fund Administrator, JG Morton Solicitors, 61 Dublin Street, Edinburgh 0131 558 5800

Ask Fund Administrator

THE MACROBERT TRUST

Includes youth, disability, community welfare, science & technology.

£5,000 to £10,000

Registered charity groups in Scotland

www.themacroberttrust.org.uk

01339 881444

See website

THE TUDOR TRUST Marginalised communities No min or Voluntary groups www.tudortrust.org.uk See website

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including youth, older people, mental health and learning.

max in the UKLondon 020 7727 8522

Paths For All To improve Scotland's health through the delivery of local health walk projects.

Up to £5,000

Constituted voluntary groups

http://www.pathsforall.org.uk/pfa/support/grants-a-funding.html

Not stated

BAA Community Trust Edinburgh Airport

Education, environment and economic regeneration

Variable Voluntary groups Trust Director Caroline Nichols,Caroline_nicholls@baa.com 07836 342495

Not stated

Miss Agnes H Hunter’s Trust

Disability, education disadvantaged, children, youth, physical and mental ill health, older people and homelessness, blind and visually impaired

No min or max

Registered voluntary groups operating in Scotland

http://www.agneshunter.org.uk/ Write to Jane PattersonGrants AdministratorMiss Agnes H Hunter’s TrustPagan Osborne55-56 Queen StreetEdinburghEH2 3PA

Check with Trust

The Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme

Wide themes but for smaller charities

£1,000 to 10,000

Constituted voluntary groups

020 7430 9119http://www.foylefoundation.org.uk/small-grants-scheme/

See website

Ryvoan Charitable Trust For wide range of charitable activities

Not stated Voluntary groups http://oscr.org.uk/search-charity-register/charity-extract/?charitynumber=SC040707

Contactorganisation

The Ernest Cook Trust Countryside, environment, arts, raising literacy & numeracy levels

Under £4k or over £4k

UK Registered charities& schools

http://www.ernestcooktrust.org.uk/grants/index.html

See website

The Walton Foundation For health & education Not stated Voluntary groups http://www.oscr.org.uk/search-charity- Check with

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projects in Scotland register/charity-extract/?charitynumber=SC004005Delotte LLP, Lomond House, George Square Glasgow G2 1QQ

contact office

Jennie S Gordon Memorial Foundation

Relief of poverty, advancement of education, religion, health, arts, heritage, culture, science. Support for vulnerable people, due to age, disability, ill health. Promotion of animal welfare

Not stated Charities in Scotland

http://www.oscr.org.uk/search-charity-register/charity-extract/?charitynumber=SC004705

Contact organisation

Ronald Miller Foundation Arts, social welfare, education, environment & health.

Not stated Charities in Scotland

http://www.oscr.org.uk/search-charity-register/charity-extract/?charitynumber=SC008798

Contact organisation

Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Trust manages a number of Trust Funds for Edinburgh /Lothians

Priority combatting inequalities & promoting voluntary action

£2,000 max Local registered charitiesNot schools

Contact Janette Scappaticcio

http://www.evoc.org.uk/support/evot/

See website

Garfield Weston Foundation

Wide themes – arts, community, education, environment, health, religion, welfare, youth but must demonstrate need & evidence of good financial management.

Not statedbut about £25 million available

Registered charities only

http://www.garfieldweston.org/ See website

Bank of Scotland Foundation Small Grants programme

For supporting initiatives that promote financial awareness & money advice, life skills & debt counselling

Max £20,000

Charities & community groups registered in Scotland

http://bankofscotlandfoundation.org/small-grants-programme

See website

Sym Charitable Trust Relief of poverty, Not stated Charities & http://www.oscr.org.uk/search-charity- Not known

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advancement of arts, heritage& culture education health.

community groups in Scotland

register/charity-extract/?charitynumber=SC012212

Awards for All Projects in art, sport and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community

£500 to £10,000

Constituted organisations

http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/scotland/summary.html

See website

Forteviot Charitable Trust

Support for a range of charitable activities

Various Charities and individuals in Scotland

http://tinyurl.com/4y37ljo Contact trust

The Stafford Trust Child Welfare; Medical Research; Animal Welfare; Local Community Projects;Overseas Appeals; Adult Welfare

£500 and £5,000

Charities in Scotland

http://www.staffordtrust.org.uk/default.asp Meets twice per year

Money Saving Expert Charity

Projects that will help educate people about money/debt/consumer issues

Up to £5,000

Constituted organisations and individuals

https://www.msecharity.com/how-to-apply.aspx

See website

Scotmid Co-operative Community Grant

Children/education, health, Fair Trade, homelessness/poverty, arts, culture, environment, older people and active lifestyles.

Not stated Voluntary groups 0131 335 4400www.scotmid.coop

See website

Martha Lane Fox’s Foundation

Use of technology to improve people’s lives, emphasis on innovation & partnerships

£5,000 to £15,000 for 1 to 5 years

Community groups

http://www.marthalanefox.com/antigone/ Opens for applications in September

Waitrose Volunteering A new scheme to match N/A Community Contact your local branch for a leaflet and Not stated

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Scheme 75,000 hours donated

volunteers from Waitrose to local community projects. Wide themes – gardening, litter clearance, schools, sports, older people.

groups in the vicinity of Waitrose stores

application form.

http://www.waitrose.presscentre.com/Press-Releases/Waitrose-launches-Partner-Volunteering-scheme-to-donate-75-000-hours-of-time-to-good-causes-nationwide-8e0.aspx

Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund

Community activity - pitch for your group & the public vote for a winner

£300 to sixty groups Jan/March

Community groups

http://www.hotgalaxywarmheart.com/fund/

Check website

ARMED FORCESThe Community Covenant Grant Scheme

Encouraging mutual support and integration between local communities and the Armed Forces

£100 to £250,000

Voluntary groups, public bodies, schools

Edinburgh Partnership http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20166/delivering_edinburgh_partnerships_priorities/1643/edinburgh-supporting _initiatives/3

15/2/13 &

17/5/13

ARTSEnterprise Music Scotland –Traditional Arts Small Projects Fund

Support traditional arts – Scottish dance, music storytelling, professional development

£250 to £3,000

Artists , and organisations

www.emusicscotland.co.uk/traditional-arts

See website

Creative Scotland – Various

Identify, nurture and champion creative talent for the benefit of Scotland

Various Constituted groups and individuals

http://www.creativescotland.com/investment/investment-overview

See website

The Elephant Trust For new, innovative visual arts projects based in the UK

Normally up to £2,000

Artists & small organisations / galleries

http://www.elephanttrust.org.uk/docs/theguide.html

See website

Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation

Arts ,Culture, heritage and the arts emphasis on

Not stated Voluntary groups http://andrewlloydwebberfoundation.com/funding-projects/qualifying-projects.htm

See website

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projects “making real differences” and priority area – the performing arts

NATURAL & BUILT ENVIRONMENTEdinburgh Lothians Greenspace Trust

Works to enhance the local environment, improving quality of life for those living and working in the area.

Various Schools & community groups

0131 445 4025 www.elgt.org.uk

No current grants, check back regularly

Energy Saving Trust Free training, advice, information & links to grant information

Various Community groups

www.energysavingtrust.co.uk Various

The Scottish Power Energy People Trust

Helping families/young people in fuel poverty

£100,000 Registered charities

www.energypeopletrust.com Trustees meet 4 times a year

Biffaward Improve access to community buildings, nature reserves, cycle paths, playgrounds.

£250 to £5,000

Voluntary groups. N.B. project must be within 10 miles of landfill site and a Biffa operation

www.biffaward.org See website- panel meets every 8 weeks

WASTE AWARE GRANTS

Reduce/reuse/recycle £50 to £2500

Constituted voluntary groups

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/wasteactionWaste Education Officer 0131 469 5070

See website

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE ***Please note two new

categories***

Community Action Grant: short term projects; Natural Project Grant: long term projects

Short term £1k - £20K ;Long termOver £10K

Community groups as well as individuals

http://www.snh.gov.uk/funding/our-grants/how-apply/our-grant-categories/

***Please note new online application process***

EDINBURGH WORLD HERITAGE

Conservation Grants for the repair of the historic fabric of the World Heritage Site

Project Funding and loans

Voluntary groups orindividuals

www.ewht.org.ukinfo@ewht.org.uk0131 220 7720

See website

Heritage Lottery Fund - Parks for People

Regeneration of parks & public gardens (includes

£250,000 to £5million

Constituted groups, local

http://digbig.com/5bdeaq Two rounds per year:

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squares, parks& promenades)

authorities 28 February31 August

Scottish Government’sClimate Challenge FundRelaunched

Tackle climate change by reducing carbon emissions- recycling, renewable energy, cycling, healthy living

Varies Constituted groups

www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/ccf

David Gunn 01786 468 779

See website

Heritage Lottery Heritage Grants Scheme

Learn more about your heritage, conserve the UK diverse heritage.

Variable up to £5million

Not for profit organisations

http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/Pages/starthere.aspx 0131 225 9450

See website

The Tree Council For tree planting involving children under 16.

£100 to 70075% of cost

Schools or voluntary groups

www.treecouncil.org.uk/grants See website

UK Waterways Wildlife Grants

Projects on canals, inland waterways e.g. conservation tree planting, control of species

£2,000 max Schools or voluntary groups

http://digbig.com/5bdpmh See website

Scottish Power Green Energy Trust

Installation of renewable technologies – small scale hydro electric, wind power, solar energy.

£25,000 but mostly £10,000

Voluntary groups www.scottishpowergreentrust.co.uk

0141 568 3492

April & October

Tap Water Grants Projects to help significantly reduce the reliance on single-use plastics and plastic waste.

£300 to £5,000

Constituted groups and schools

http://www.tapwater.org/grants See website

Centenary Ecology Fund Provide funding for ecological themed

Max £2,000 Registered community group,

http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/about_bes/centenary.php

See website

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activities and events to take place between 15 June and 4 August 2013 to celebrate the Centenary Festival of Ecology

charity, museum, gallery

Co-operative Society Green Schools Revolution

Setting up walking buses Supply of free “hi viz” jackets, badges, posters etc

Only for schools http://www.co-operative.coop/walkingbus See website

Sainsbury Family Trust Environmental, climate change, sustainability, improving quality of life.

Not stated Registered charities

http://www.sfct.org.uk/ See website

Andy Fanshaw Trust Young people & outdoor recreation – developing further skills and gain new experiences.

Not stated Groups or individuals with referees.

http://www.andyfanshawe.org/ See website

Forestry Commission Community Seedcorn Fund

Promote use of woodlands.Improve health & well being. Examples - promote physical activity, walking groups, safe routes to school, volunteer development.

Up to £1,000Over £1,000 Up to £20,000

Community groups, local authorities

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-89PCL6

Check website

YOUNG PEOPLEEUROPEAN COMMISSION - YOUTH IN ACTION PROGRAMME

Develop personal responsibility, initiative, active citizenship, sport, healthy living

Not stated Voluntary groups and public bodies

http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/overview_en.htm

Check website

BBC CHILDREN IN NEED

Disadvantaged children under 18

Under £10kOver £10k

Constituted voluntary groups

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/grants/general_grants.shtml

Check website

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Helpdesk Mon to Fri 9 to 5020 8576 7788

DAISY CHAIN TRUST Children & young people up to age 18

Not stated Voluntary groups in Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders

Lady Kirkwood, 58 Murrayfield Road Edinburgh EH12 6AY 0131 477 1994http://daisychaintrust.org/index.asp

Check website

The Brit Trust Projects which encourage young people to participate in music

Small awards

Voluntary groups www.brittrust.co.uk Check website

Cash Back for Communities Small Grants FundYouth Scotland

Start up costs & equipment for new or established youth groups (10 to 19)

£100 to £2,000

Voluntary groups www.youthscotland.org.uk See website

Cross Trust Scotland To raise achievement of young people through education/ training

Not stated Individuals in financial need or voluntary groups

http://www.thecrosstrust.org.uk/HTML_Pages/Introduction.htm

See website

O2 Think Big Help the community or tackle a social problem

£300; must complete a training day

Individuals aged 13 - 25

http://www.o2thinkbig.co.uk/ See website

Youth In Action Programme

European Commissionto inspire sense of citizenship, tolerance & inclusion

Various levels

Voluntary groups http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/funding/2012/index_en.php

See website

Live Unltd Start up a business, sports team, recreational group, host an event

£2,000max

Individuals aged 11 to 21

http://www.liveunltd.com/ No deadlines

Dr Guthrie’s Association Support the care & welfare of children &

Max £1,000 Smaller voluntary organisations

The Grant Administrator, PO Box 28838 Edinburgh EH15 2XZ. Tel 07729 018214

Check with Administrator

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young people in Edinburgh

Email drguthrie@tiscali.co.uk

Hilton in the Community Foundation Grants

Education or health of young people

Small grants & also up to £30,000

Charities and not for profit groups

http://www.hilton-foundation.org.uk/application.htm

See website

Young Scot - Creative Enterprise Fund

Supporting young people into creative industries

£200 for individuals, £750 for groups

15 – 22 year olds http://www.youngscotextra.org/articles/creative-scotlandyoung-scot-creative-enterprise-fund

Meet every two months

BIG Young Start Fund Use of £8.9 million dormant accounts money to support projects for young people aged 8 to 24. Themes confidence building, improved health, intergenerational activity, preparation for jobs.

£10k to 50k for up to two years

Voluntary groups www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/youngstartfund

Enquiry Line 0870 240 2391

No deadlines

The Cattanach Trust New criteria from June 2012 with emphasis on young children up to 3 years old and their families.

See website Voluntary groups http://www.cattanach.org.uk/ See website

Inspiring Scotland - Capacity Building Fund

Support for planning the development of new work in the area of play for children age 5 to 13. N.B. not for service delivery

Not stated Individuals within Scottish charities http://www.inspiringscotland.org.uk/

Home/News

Check website

OLDER PEOPLEThe Lintel Trust Helping people to stay in

their owns homes – older Max £2,000 Voluntary group www.linteltrust.org.uk See website

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peoples programme and general grants programme

WG Edwards Charitable Foundation

Older people Up to £5,000

Registered charities

http://wgedwardscharitablefoundation.org.uk

See website

The Nominet Trust''s £250k Challenge

Projects that use the internet toaddress specific social problems facing older people

£1,000 to £250,000

Community organisations

http://www.nominettrust.org.uk/nominet-trust-%C2%A3250k-challenge/

See website

Barchester Healthcare Foundation

Activities, outings or events, small equipment but no staffing costs

£100 to £5,000

Voluntary groups & sponsored individuals

http://www.bhcfoundation.org.uk/Default.aspx

See website

OLDER PEOPLE ARTSBaring Arts Foundation Enabling older people to

participate in the artsAnnual Grants of up to £25k

Constituted voluntary groups already in the arts

www.baringfoundation.org.uk020 7767 1348

See website

HEALTHPATHS FOR ALL PARTNERSHIP

Innovative ways of promoting walking for health

Grants £2,000 to £30k

Voluntary groups Scotland only

http://www.pathsforall.org.uk/pfa/support/grants-a-funding.html

See website

Drinkaware grants Alcohol awareness – innovative alternative programmes e.g. combining with sport educational theatre

Up to £2,000Up to £25,000Up to £100,000

Voluntary groups http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/grants See website

Live Well Edinburgh Fund

Promotion of healthy eating e.g breakfast clubs, grow your own etc

£250 to £5,000

Voluntary groups http://www.scottishcf.org/resources/funds/view/83/live-well-edinburgh-fund/?from=All/3

See website

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NB Edinburgh only

People’s Health Trust Improvement in health & well being targeting people at higher risk of poor health.

£5,000 to £10,000

Edinburgh & Central Scotland

http://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk

See website

Community Food and Health

Improved access and uptake of healthy, varied and balanced diet

£500 to £3,000

Voluntary groups http://www.communityfoodandhealth.org.uk/funding/small-grants/

See website

British Heart FoundationHelp a Heart grants

Improve health, promote healthier lifestyles. Creative ideas welcomed e.g. dancing, sport, grow your own veg.

£300 to £2,000

Community groups

Grant Team 0207 554 0396http://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/how-we-help/funding/help-a-heart-grants.aspx

See website

SOCIAL ENTERPRISES Scotland Unltd Social enterprises for

social change£500 to £15,000

Individuals Eileen Inglis/ Kim Craven 0131 226 7333 www.unltd.org.uk

Contact Eileen Inglis

Santander Foundation Support social enterprises looking to grow their business and improve their local community

£15K to £50 Established social enterprises with two or more years of trading

http://www.santanderseda.co.uk/ Will open UK wide in summer 2012

SPORTBIG LOTTERY2014 COMMUNITIES

Encourage participation in sport theme - link to commonwealth games

£300 TO £2,000

Sports club, voluntary groups, schools, community councils

www.biglottery.org.uk2014@biglotteryfund.org.uk

See website

SportsscotlandSportsmatch

To encourage businesses to sponsor community groups

£ for £ match funding

Sports clubs, voluntary groups., local authorities

www.sportscotland.org.uk None –apply anytime

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and schools

BAG4SPORT LimitedA social enterprise

A way for sports groups to raise funds through collecting unwanted clothing.BAG4Sport will pay 40p per kilo and clothes are re-used in less privileged countries

Paid at £400 per tonne

Sports groups

http://www.bag4sport.co.uk Apply anytime

Swim21/British Gas Club Grant- Amateur Swimming Association

Club development £500 to £1,000

Accredited swim clubs

http://digbig.com/5bebbw See website

Sported - New to Scotland

Sport for development of disadvantaged communities

Check website

Voluntary groups j.heraghty@sported.org.uk See website

DISADVANTAGEThe Volant Charitable Trust

Social deprivation and women and children

Up to £10,000

Voluntary groups www.volanttrust.comTrust set up by J K Rowling & based in Edinburgh

See website

The Hilden Charitable Fund

Homelessness, asylum seekers, refugees, disadvantaged young people, penal affairs.

Average £5,000

Voluntary groups www.hildencharitablefund.org.uk See website

The Rozelle Trust Support for people in need- preference smaller local charities ( not

No minimum or maximum

Registered charities in Scotland

www.rozelletrust.org None

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national)Santander Foundation Disadvantaged people

education & training and financial capability

Up to £10,000

Registered charities

www.santanderfoundation.org.uk None

The Allen Lane Foundation

Asylum seekers, LGBT gypsy travellers, offenders ex offenders, older people, people with mental health problems

£500 to 15,000

Voluntary groups www.allenlane.org.uk No closing dates

Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust

Homelessness, refugees, victims of abuse

Various Constituted voluntary groups

www.austin-hope-pilkington.org.uk See website

The Fuserna Foundation Alleviation of poverty £5,000 to £15,000

Voluntary groups www.fusernafoundation.org 0207 409 3900

See website

Barcapel Foundation New Scottish charitable groups – Health, Disadvantaged Youth Heritage themes

See website Voluntary groups www.barcapelfoundation.org01475 521616

See website

Help the Homeless Assist individuals to return to mainstream society through residential or training facilities e.g food clothing, computers

Up to £3000 Small and medium sized charities

EmailHTH@help-the-homeless.org.uk

http//www.help-the-homeless.org.uk/Grants.htm

Quarterly deadlines, see website

Heart Research UK- Healthy Heart Grants

To support innovative projects to promote heart health in specific groups/communities eg. disability/disadvantage

Up to £10,000

Voluntary groups http://www.heartresearch.org.uk/grants lifestyle@heartresearch.org.uk0113 297 6206

See website

Greggs Foundation – Regional Grants

People in need example of type of grant- trips, activities & equipment

Up to £2,000

Voluntary groups, schools & churches

www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/regionalgrants.html

See website

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Truemark Trust Grants To Charitable Bodies

Disadvantage, small charities neighbourhood based community projects & less popular groups

Around £2,000

Registered charities

http://tinyurl.com/3sgjkbpnow official websiteContact: Clare PedgenPO Box 2, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 6YP 01730 894120

Not stated

Mickel Fund People in need Annual donations, hardship donations, major donations

From £500 to 10,000

Charities http://www.mickelfund.org.uk

0141 242 7512

Not stated

Dickie Bird Foundation Provide sports equipment and clothing to disadvantaged youth

See website Individuals under 18

http://www.thedickiebirdfoundation.co.uk/ Meet 6 times per annum

Lankelly Chase Foundation

People who face severe & multiple disadvantage.

Check website

Voluntary groups http://www.lankellychase.org.uk/ See website

Shared Care Scotland - Creative Breaks Programme

Short breaks for Carers £5,000 to £50,000

Voluntary groups http://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/short-breaks-fund/Creative+Breaks+Programme.html

Check website

Scottish ExecutivePeople and Communities Fund

For community-led regeneration initiatives with a focus on employability and health improvement

£10,000 to £100,000 or max £250,000

Community anchor organisation

http://tinyurl.com/d8drxfq/ No deadline but funding available July 2012 to March 2015

DISABILITYPass IT On Provides donated

computers Edinburgh or Lothians

N/A For people with disabilities

14 Wardie Avenue, Edinburgh EH5 2AB 0131 476 1645www.passitoncomputers.co.uk

None

ECAS Equipment, beds, white goods, holidays. ( not powered wheelchairs)

Max £500 People with physical disability

57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY0131 4752344www.ecas-edinburgh.org

See website

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Edinburgh or Lothians

Children Today For specialist equipment including, electric wheelchairs, trikes, adapted toys and car seats.

Parent /carers of individual children

01244 335622www.children-today.org.uk

See website

The Family Fund

(£31million available)

Grants to make life easier- washing machines, driving lessons, computers and holidays

Variable Low income families with disabled children and young people aged 17 and under

0845 130 4542/ 01904 621115Email info@familyfund.org.ukwww.familyfund.org.ukNational charity

See website

Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired

Advance education of children & young people with a hearing impairment

Voluntary groups, individuals,educational establishments

www.grantsforthedeaf.co.uk See website

Baily Thomas Charitable Fund

Learning disability (not Dyslexia or mental health)

From £250 Voluntary organisations

http://bailythomas.org.uk/ 1 May & 1 Octeach year

Sir Cliff Richard Charitable Trust

Charities working in medical research, with children & elderly and physical disability or mental health.

Not stated Registered charities only

http://www.cliffrichard.org/fanzone/links.cfmwrite for information to:c/o PO Box 46C, Esher, Surrey,KT10 0RB

Not stated

UCanDoIT Specialist individual low cost IT courses for people with physical disabilities, sensory impairments or communication difficulties

£5 per lesson if income <£100/wk

See website http://www.ucandoit.org.uk/ucandoit/index.php

See website for application

Canoe Foundation Paddlesport activities About £1,000

Voluntary groups http://www.canoefoundation.org.uk/cf/index.cfm/grants/

7/1/13 and then monthly

Challenger Children’s Fund

Small scale financial help for physically disabled young people under 18 –

£500 Individuals http://www.ccfscotland.org/ None

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holidays, clothing , equipment

OFFENDERS/ DRUG ALCOHOL MISUSEBig Lottery Investing in Communities £400 million available for Scotland

Life Transitions – Supporting 21st Century Life Growing Community Assets

£10K to £1million

Voluntary groups, local authorities, community councils, social enterprises & private companies

http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_investing-in-communities.htm?regioncode=-uk

Open till June 2015

The Bromley Trust Prison Reform – reduce cycle of re-offending

Variable Registered charities UK

http://www.thebromleytrust.org.uk/homepage1.html

None, apply anytime

The Wingate Foundation Education & social exclusion –help for ex offenders

Up to£10,000

Voluntary organisations UK

http://www.wingatefoundation.org.uk/foundation-education.php

See website

The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation

Urban DeprivationCommunity Support for Drugs & Alcohol misusers/Offenders

£1,000 to £30,000

Charities UK http://www.trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk/

See website

The Pilgrim Trust Social Welfare- Families affected by people misusing drugs or alcohol / alternatives to custody for women

Main and small grant, above & below £5K

UK Registered charitiesRecognised public bodies

http://www.thepilgrimtrust.org.uk/ None, apply anytime

The Allen Lane Foundation

Lasting difference: reduce isolation, stigma, discrimination, encourage support for unpopular groups

£500 to £5,000

Not necessary to be a charity but must be seeking funds for charitable project

http://www.allenlane.org.uk/criteria.html None, apply anytime

GRANTS FOR INDIVIDUALSElizabeth Finn Care - The Edinburgh Trust was Not stated Edinburgh http://www.elizabethfinncare.org.uk/ See website

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The Edinburgh Trust established in 2011 consolidating 33 funds operating in the City of Edinburgh, now looked after by the national charity Elizabeth Finn Care.

residents in financial need. Means tested.

The_Edinburgh_Trust

Aid for the Aged in DistressAFTAID

Grants for individual older people. Examples wheelchairs, mobility scooters etc

Not stated Individuals http://www.aftaid.org.uk/grantapp.html None

CHURCHESThe National Churches Trust

Two grant programmesRepairs grants - £10,000 for focus on urgent roof repairs approx £50,000 or Community Grants- £5,000 to £25,000 new toilets & catering facilities

Max £50k Churches www.nationalchurchestrust.org/howgrant.html

See website

Other supportCommunity Repaint (Dulux) East Lothian

Donated paint for voluntary groups

N/A Voluntary groups Nearest supplier - Elvon Recycling Project, East Lothian - Tranent01875 615797www.communityrepaint.org.uk

N/A

Charities Aid Foundation Help with donation processing, bank accounts, business planning.

N/A Voluntary groups www.cafonline.org/lesswork N/A

Charity Technology Exchange CTX

Improve effective use of IT supplies free IT equipment, training &

N/A Registered charities

www.ctxchange.orgRegistered charities can apply for product donations from Microsoft, Symantec,

N/A

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advice. Cisco.

Charity Choice- UK Goodwill Gallery

Register for free goods, services, view offers of volunteers.

N/A Registered charities

http://www.goodwillgallery.com/freecharityservices.htm

N/A

Soloco UK A charity which aims to match local projects to donors.

N/A Community groups

Kirsty@soloco.co.ukN/A

SCVO Publications SCVO publishes information for the sector such as “The Scottish Directory of Funding for the Third Sector”

N/A Community groups

http://www.scvo.org.uk/information/publications/ N/A

LIST OF USEFUL WEBSITES

ORGANISATION PURPOSE CONTACT

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Edinburgh4Community Grant finder website licensed to Edinburgh City Libraries Anyone can use this site free of charge – just registerhttp://www.open4community.info/edinburgh/default.aspx

Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council (EVOC)

Support to the voluntary sector in Edinburgh funding advice, funder finder database, training, also administers Trust funds through Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Trust

http://www.evoc.org.uk/

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Support to the voluntary sector in Scotland , policy information, funding information – and guide to fundraising

http://www.scvo.org.uk/scvo/Home/Home.aspx

Grants net This is a FREE database where you can search for sources of funding by theme

http://www.grantsnet.co.uk/

In kind direct Membership organisation – enables voluntary groups to access to surplus goods free of charge.

http://www.inkinddirect.org/

Scottish Community Foundation

Support to the voluntary sector- administers various grants and Trust funds

http://www.scottishcf.org/

B&Q Waste donation scheme – surplus materials & paint for voluntary groups. Also follow links to social responsibility, waste donation & One Planet Living Awards

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/corporate/content/environment_ethics/ethics/community/grants.jsp

Voluntary Arts Scotland Arts groups – free regular e news about funding opportunities. www.vascotland.org.uk

Help with IT Matches volunteer IT professionals with voluntary groups. www.it4communities.org.uk

Microsoft Free/discounted software & training www.microsoft.com/uk/community/default.mspx

CHANGEWORKS Provides information & technical data on energy conservation for voluntary groups. Will also help with funding applications.

www.changeworks.org.uk

VOLRESOURCE Useful information for voluntary organisations including links to www.volresource.org.uk

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insurance brokers.

RISK ASSESSMENT AND INSURANCE

Advice from Council’s own insurance experts e.g. public liability for Gala Days.

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/153/health_and_safety_at_work/1105/getting_started_with_health_and_safety/3Enquiries by email please : environmentalhealth@edinburgh.gov.uk

PLANNING AN EVENT?

Advice from Council on planning an event e.g. road closures, health & safety issues, licences.

http://eventsedinburgh.org.uk/planners_plan_your_event.html

Travel 2 Give Network Network of travel agents who support good causes Charities register with the Network & customers can make donation at time of bookingwww.travel2give.org.uk

Gettingthereuk Sponsorship- By shopping on line you can donate to your favourite charity.

http://www.gettingthereuk.co.uk

PREPARED BY MAUREEN THOMPSON POLICY ASSISTANT, THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL, THE DRUM BRAE LIBRARY HUB, 81 DRUM BRAE DRIVE, EDINBURGH, EH4 7FE Updated January 2013 maureen.thompson@edinburgh.gov.uk

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