Large Grants

Large Grants is one of our four funding offers for registered charities who work to address poverty and trauma in Scotland.

Overview

• For registered charities working in Scotland, with an annual income of over £200,000 and up to £2 million, that support people who are experiencing (or are at high risk of experiencing) poverty and trauma.
• Unrestricted or restricted revenue funding of between £20,000 and £50,000 per year, typically for 3 years but may be considered in exceptional circumstances for up to 5 years. This can include the costs of equipment to support your work.
• For work that is clearly and intentionally aligned to a priority described within one or more of our themes. Details of our Themes and priorities are as follows:

Financial Security

Education Pathways

Work Pathways

Nurturing Relationships*

• We’ll aim to give you a funding decision within 10 to 12 weeks of receiving your application. If there are any changes to this timescale, we'll notify applicants on an individual basis.

*We are initially taking Large Grant Applications under the Nurturing Relationships theme through an open call, open from 27th November 2024 and closing at 12 noon on 24th January 2025. You can view our guidance and apply here. 

To apply, you'll need:

• At least three unconnected Trustees on your charity’s Board. Please send us a copy of your most recent annual report (unless you are a newly registered charity).
• Recent independently examined or audited annual accounts (unless you are a newly registered charity).
• A policy on equality, diversity and inclusion.
• A safeguarding policy if you are working with young or vulnerable people.
• A full job description if your request is for funding towards a specific salary cost.