Community Spaces Grants

Overview

• Funding to support local communities experiencing poverty and trauma in Scotland.
• Registered charities with an annual income of between £30,000 and £500,000 are eligible to apply.
• Can provide revenue funding of between £5,000 and £20,000 per year, for up to 3 years, to support the costs of community centres, hubs or anchor organisations who are delivering and/or hosting a range of services and activities to meet the needs of their community. Applicants should show how the various services they deliver and/or host relate to preventing or reducing poverty and trauma for local people. 
• Apply at any time. There is no set closing date for applications.
• We’ll aim to give you a decision within 8 to 10 weeks of receiving your application.
• If you already hold a Small or Large Grant from us, you cannot also apply for a Community Spaces Grant.
• We cannot support capital costs such as building works or refurbishments through this fund.

To apply, you'll need:

• At least three unconnected Trustees on your charity’s Board.
• Recent independently examined or audited annual accounts (unless you are a newly registered charity).
• A bank account in the name of your charity, with two unconnected people required to make every withdrawal or payment.
• A safeguarding policy if working with young or vulnerable people.
• A full job description if your request is for funding towards a specific salary cost.