Foundation Scotland

The 90s saw a flurry of accredited community foundations being established across the UK to support local action - 13 to be exact!

And one of them was @foundationscotland.bsky.social 🙌

Learn how the Foundation Scotland team is helping people to make a difference: vimeo.com/756833524

#Scotland

We support funding for projects of all shapes and sizes all over Scotland.

Have a look at our quick reference guide for upcoming fund deadlines and see if there is support that would suit you or your organisation.

👉 www.foundationscotland.org.uk/upcoming-fund-deadlines

The @corra.scot Boost Fund is now open to local organisations supporting communities affected by poverty or disadvantage.

Foundation Scotland is delighted to provide funding support to enable Corra to deliver for even more people living in poverty.

More info here: www.corra.scot/grants/boost...

Boost Fund - now open

It is our privilege to be a part of this incredible work being undertaken by @corra.scot, alongside other great organisations.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻.

Grants of up to £3,000 are available across Scotland.

The fund supports community-led projects that produce social value.

Apply by: 1st September 2025

For info/to apply 👉 tinyurl.com/y899uy97

Volunteering opportunity in Cardenden

If you are interested in volunteering, meeting new people and making a difference in Cardenden, then consider joining the Nadara Westfield Decision Making Panel.

To apply: tinyurl.com/38px9czv

Applications are open!

The Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh: Community Grants Fund (up to £5000) supports not-for-profit organisations in a variety of areas in Scotland.

Application deadline: 29th August 2025

Find out more & apply 👉 tinyurl.com/2csy7d4j

Have you seen it?

Our latest Flash Report has landed.

Our quarterly reports give a snapshot of the last three months here at Foundation Scotland, including our work with the inspiring projects, funds & donors we work with across Scotland.

Read more👉 tinyurl.com/4k3ee2sj

The EDF Renewables Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund has been supporting youth work charity Speyside Youth, an organisation that helps young people to reach their full potential.

Read more about how their work is continuing to make an impact in their community here: tinyurl.com/56dcm6w3

Giles Ruck, our CEO here at Foundation Scotland, joined @ukcf.bsky.social for their CEO Residential.

Thank you to everyone involved for a great day of discussions and ideas about place-based philanthropy in the UK and beyond.

The Middle Balbeggie Wind Farm Community Fund's commitment to education has created transformational opportunities for learners across the Thornton area, demonstrating how support of lifelong learning can benefit an entire community.

Read more: tinyurl.com/3k5ccr62

"What is a community foundation?"

For 50 years, community foundations have been a core part of local giving in the UK.

Find out more and get involved in your community:
www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/our-network

#Philanthropy #Community #GiveLocal #CommunityFoundations

SWEF Fund: Grants for young people running new businesses or start-ups | Foundation Scotland Foundation Scotland is working in partnership with SWEF to award grants for young people launching a new business or running a new business.

We are working in partnership with SWEF to award grants of up to £2,000 for young people in Scotland who are launching a new business or running a new business that is within its first two years of trading.

Available across Scotland.

For more info: tinyurl.com/3a3z84yy

Funding available

The ASFT Fund has been established to support organisations across Scotland, awarding grants of up to £15,000 for one year.

Application deadline: 7th August 2025

For more information +/ to apply: tinyurl.com/4dske9yn

Our social investment is designed to support social enterprises, community organisations & charities, to enable them to grow & deliver positive social impact.

We've invested over £14.55 million in over 70 organisations in Scotland.

Could this be you? 👉https://tinyurl.com/476kmmhk

We support funding for projects of all shapes and sizes all over Scotland.

Have a look at our quick reference guide for upcoming fund deadlines and see if there is support that would suit you or your organisation.

👉 www.foundationscotland.org.uk/upcoming-fund-deadlines

With an award of just over £18,000 from the Co’path & Cove Community Fund, the Cockburnspath Allotment Association has completed a project that's more than just a growing space - it's a hub helping grow the community.

Read more about the project here: tinyurl.com/msypm3yc

We are recruiting.

We are currently seeking a Community Funds Advisor to support the team delivering a portfolio of work in south-west Scotland for a 12 month fixed term contract.

ℹ️Find out more about the role here: tinyurl.com/yc2uku8z

Funding the future through learning from the past - TFN Giles Ruck on the difference Foundation Scotland’s approach to funding is making in the sector – now and tomorrow

This month’s Third Force News features a first-hand account from our CEO, Giles Ruck, on our recent Response Fund, a £12 million fast-tracked funding programme to support organisations which serve the hardest hit communities across the country.

tinyurl.com/mw7xjcfu

The Cathy McCormack Story

It was an honour to share Cathy McCormack's inspiring story at FoundationScot's conference yesterday👏

Come hear more about the late Glaswegian activist & anti-poverty campaigner👇

🗓️ Sat 21 June, 2-4pm
📍 @womenslibrary.bsky.social, 23 Landressy St, G40 1BP
🎟️ womenslibrary.org.uk/event/the-we...

Do you have a brilliant idea that could benefit the Heriot community?

Whether it's a local initiative, community project, or innovative solution to a local challenge, we are ready to chat to you.

Funding available: Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Awards of up to £20,000 are available

Application deadline: 19th June 2025

ℹ️For more info +/ to apply: tinyurl.com/38nzaekr

We support funding for projects of all shapes and sizes all over Scotland.

Have a look at our quick reference guide for upcoming fund deadlines and see if there is support that would suit you or your organisation.

👉 www.foundationscotland.org.uk/upcoming-fund-deadlines

Pinkston Watersports is a thriving project allowing thousands of people, from all backgrounds and abilities, to access paddle sports in the centre of Glasgow and are supported by our Social Investment Fund.

Find out more about social investment here: tinyurl.com/476kmmhk

Foundation Scotland is working in partnership with SWEF to award grants of up to £2,000 for young people in Scotland who are launching a new business or running a new business that is within its first two years of trading.

Available across Scotland.

For more information: tinyurl.com/3a3z84yy

Funding available: Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Awards of up to £20,000 are available

Application deadline: 19th June 2025

ℹ️For more info +/ to apply: tinyurl.com/38nzaekr

Tender Opportunity: Kirkcowan Community Development Trust – Community Action Plan

We are currently looking for tenders to create a Community Action Plan for the Kirkcowan Community Development Trust.

If you are interested you can find more information here: tinyurl.com/3jr3d5u6

Showcase the Street received funding through Foundation Scotland's Tackling Inequalities fund.

The multi-year unrestricted funding allowed the flexibility to allocate resources as needed.

For more info about the Tackling Inequalities Fund you can read the learning report here: tinyurl.com/4pta7y96

Interested in making a difference in Cardenden?

There is a volunteering opportunity on the Nadara Westfield Decision Making Panel.

To be eligible you need to live in the Cardenden Community Council area and be over 16 yrs old.

For more info +/ to apply: tinyurl.com/38px9czv

Fund available: Cockburnspath and Cove Community Fund

Supporting community projects benefitting those living in the Community Council area of Cockburnspath and Cove.

Small and large grants available

Fund deadline: 8th July 2025

More info +/ to apply: tinyurl.com/mrx87x3a