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  • Scottish Building Society Foundation

    Created: 13/03/2025
    News/Events Category: Funding and Finance
    This item will show under the following categories: Children and Families   Employability   Health and Social Care  

    The Scottish Building Society Foundation will aim to invest in the long-term future of communities in Scotland. They are looking to provide financial support to charities and community groups.

    Applications that address any of the following issues are particularly welcomed:

    • Community facilities, services, transport, open spaces, affordable housing, community development, reduction of poverty, and care of the elderly
    • Community or local events
    • Youth and education, providing training opportunities and support for vulnerable youngsters
    • Promoting care and support of vulnerable people, improving community safety, minimising isolation, and maximising wellbeing

    Grant requests to support a wide range of costs and activities will be considered, such as equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities, and capital costs to purchase or develop community assets.

    Who can apply?

    Registered charities, constituted voluntary and community organisations, and community companies. Community interest companies can apply if they meet the minimum governance standards.

    Priority will be given to organisations operating in the following local authorities – Scottish Borders, City of Edinburgh, Glasgow City, Aberdeen City, South Ayrshire, and Highland.

    Maximum annual income: £250,000

    How to apply

    Apply online via the Foundation Scotland website.

    The closing date for applications is Monday 07 April 2025.




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