£1,642,500 was awarded to 65 organisations in July 2023, with a success rate of 78%. If you would like to receive our award announcements directly to your inbox, please sign up to our mailing list.
Currently, our funding is aimed at constituted community groups and registered charities who are working to alleviate poverty and trauma in Scotland, and who have an annual income of under £2 million. We have four funds under our strategy: Wee Grants, Small Grants, Large Grants, and Community Vehicles. Each of these funds is designed to be clear, transparent and accessible to meet the needs of those we fund and potential applicants, and make sure our funding is targeted. If you would like to find out more about our funds, please click here.
Each of the organisations below demonstrated in their application how their work is contributing to the alleviation of poverty and trauma in Scotland.
Would you rather see this list split by Local Authority? Download our report here.
We have awarded £6,364,105 to 204 organisations since the beginning of our financial year in March 2023. Download our report here which shows the full list of awards.
Award Focus - Inverclyde Faith in Throughcare
Inverclyde Faith in Throughcare (IFIT) supports people in Inverclyde who are affected by, or at risk of becoming involved in, the community/criminal justice system, including those transitioning from prison to community.
"We believe that everyone deserves the chance to learn new life skills, access training and employment opportunities, and develop positive relationships. Our goal is to empower individuals to realise their full potential and make positive changes in their lives.
Through our programmes and services, we provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Whether it's through employment training, education programmes, or peer support groups, we offer a range of initiatives that are designed to help individuals build a brighter future." Roslyn Friel, Trustee of IFIT.
What our team says... "The work of Inverclyde Faith in Throughcare is a strong fit with our Emotional Wellbeing and Relationships theme, where we are particularly interested in services that are person centred and focused on strength-based approaches. We know that strong networks and support, whether this is from family, friends or your local community, play a fundamental role in a person’s physical and mental health. We want to see a Scotland that builds stronger wellbeing and relationships for people, and that is why we are delighted to be supporting IFIT over the next three years." Kerry McFarlane, Funding Officer.
Large Grants
- For registered charities with an annual income of between £100,000 and £2 million
- Revenue funding of between £15,000 and £50,000 for up to five years
- Unrestricted or restricted funding
- Can include the costs of equipment to support your work.
July 2023 awards:
| East & Central Sutherland Citizens Advice Bureau | Running costs of East & Central Sutherland CAB | Highland | £90,000 |
| Mind Mosaic Child And Family Therapies | The salary costs of the Play Therapist | Inverclyde | £90,000 |
| Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs | Towards the Core costs of SFAD | Glasgow City | £87,000 |
| Street Connect | Operations Costs (excluding salaries) | Glasgow City; Inverclyde; North Lanarkshire; Renfrewshire; West Dunbartonshire | £85,500 |
| Wellspring-Scotland | Free Counselling Sessions for Children and Young People. | Edinburgh City | £78,000 |
| Murton Trust For Education and the Environment | Towards the Education Programme | Angus; Dundee City | £75,000 |
| LGBT Youth Scotland | The Running Costs of Central and North Service of LGBT Youth Scotland | Dundee City; Falkirk; Highland; Perth and Kinross; Stirling | £75,000 |
| Parklea Branching Out | The costs of the Education and Training Programmes | Inverclyde | £75,000 |
| The 3 Rs Horse Rescue Centre | The costs of Work Placements and Training for Young People | Dumfries and Galloway | £75,000 |
| HorseBack UK | The costs of the Youth Development Programme | Aberdeenshire | £60,000 |
| Home-Start East Fife | The running costs of Home-Start East Fife | Fife | £57,000 |
| The zone initiative limited | The Running Costs of The Zone | East Ayrshire | £55,500 |
| Haldane Youth Services | Core running costs | West Dunbartonshire | £51,000 |
Community Vehicle Grants
- For registered charities with an annual income of between £25,000 and £2 million
- Funding of up to £10,000 for a vehicle to support your work
July 2023 awards:
| Coalfield Community Transport SCIO | New Electric Vehicle | East Ayrshire | £10,000 |
| Glasgow Street Aid | Treatment Vehicle | Glasgow City | £10,000 |
| Aiofe's Sensory Bus | The Sensory Bus | Dumfries and Galloway; East Ayrshire; North Ayrshire; South Ayrshire | £7,500 |
| Project Esperanza | Community Vehicle | Edinburgh City | £7,500 |
| Outfit Moray | Mini Bus | Moray | £7,500 |
| Alternatives WDCDS | The Van for the Residential Service | West Dunbartonshire | £5,000 |
| Kilmarnock YMCA Plus SCIO | Delivery Van | East Ayrshire | £5,000 |
Small Grants
- For registered charities with an annual income of between £25,000 and £100,000
- Revenue funding of between £2,000 and £15,000 for up to five years
- Unrestricted or restricted funding
- Can include the costs of equipment to support your work.
July 2023 awards:
| Civil Rights First | Running Costs | Scotland Wide | £45,000 |
| IFIT - Inverclyde Faith in Throughcare | Running Costs | Inverclyde | £45,000 |
| Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) | The running costs of Midlothian Foodbank | Midlothian | £45,000 |
| SupportED(brand name of the Linda Tremble Foundation) | The running costs of SupportED | Scotland Wide | £42,000 |
| Ochil Youths Community Improvement (OYCI) | Salary costs of the Chief Officer | Clackmannanshire | £39,000 |
| Local Energy Action Plan | Core Costs of LEAP | Renfrewshire | £36,000 |
| Kilmarnock YMCA Plus SCIO | The salary costs of the Community Café Manager | East Ayrshire | £30,000 |
| Searchlight Scotland | The running costs of Searchlight Scotland | Aberdeen City | £30,000 |
| Eighteen and Under | The costs of the Essential Skills For the Future Project | Angus | £30,000 |
| South East Integration Network | Running Costs | Glasgow City | £30,000 |
| Aberdeen Multicultural Centre SCIO | The salary costs of the Manager | Aberdeen City; Aberdeenshire | £30,000 |
| SupERkids | The core costs of SupERKids | East Renfrewshire | £30,000 |
| Scottish Youth Film Foundation | Running costs of the Scottish Youth Film Foundation (SYFF) | Scotland Wide | £30,000 |
| Lambhill Stables | Running Costs | Glasgow City | £30,000 |
| St Mary's Community Centre | Running Costs | Dundee City | £24,000 |
| Cuillin FM | The Youth Space Programme | Highland | £21,000 |
| Creative Spark Theatre Arts | The costs of the Community Arts Projects | East Dunbartonshire | £21,000 |
| The Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK | The costs of the work in Scotland | Scotland Wide | £15,000 |
| Darfur Foundation | The Costs of Work in Scotland | Glasgow City | £10,000 |
| Cancer Card | The costs of the Essentials Comfort Box Project | North Lanarkshire | £8,000 |
Wee Grants
- For constituted community groups and charities with an annual income of less than £25,000
- Funding of up to £2,000 for one year only
- Could cover revenue* or capital costs to support your work.
July 2023 awards:
| Pride in Moray | Moray Pride Event | Moray | £2,000 |
| The Maryburgh Men's Shed | Building Upgrade | Highland | £2,000 |
| Butterfly Day Centre SCIO | Running Costs | Falkirk | £2,000 |
| Forth Valley Men's Shed | Running Costs | Clackmannanshire | £2,000 |
| Perthshire Welfare Society | Running Costs | Perth and Kinross | £2,000 |
| Larkhall Men's Shed | Running Costs | South Lanarkshire | £2,000 |
| Friends Of Kilsyth | Running Costs | North Lanarkshire | £2,000 |
| Time For Tully | Glasgow Science Centre Trip | West Dunbartonshire | £2,000 |
| More Than Fibro SCIO | Running Costs | North Lanarkshire | £2,000 |
| South Ayrshire School Clothing Bank | School PE Kits | South Ayrshire | £2,000 |
| Plean's Voice | Running Costs | Stirling | £2,000 |
| Clydesdale Community Concert Band | The Costs of the Junior Band | South Lanarkshire | £2,000 |
| Books for Foggie Bairns | Running Costs | Aberdeenshire | £2,000 |
| 89th Stenhousemuir Scout Group | Storage Container for Scout Equipment | Falkirk | £2,000 |
| B.J.O Amara Association | The Children's Holiday Food Camp | Glasgow City | £2,000 |
| Friends Of Peoples Palace Winter Gardens Glasgow Green | Running Costs | Glasgow City | £2,000 |
| Gambians and friends in Scotland Community Association | The Community Connect Event 2023 | Glasgow City | £2,000 |
| North West Training Centre | Running Costs | Highland | £2,000 |
| Gosford Bay Outdoors SCIO | The Renovation of Towford Outdoor Centre | Scottish Borders | £2,000 |
| Health, lifestyle & recovery | Running Costs | Perth and Kinross; West Lothian | £2,000 |
| Inverkeithing Community Council | The 2023 Christmas Event | Fife | £1,000 |
| Doodle Bugs Macduff | Running Costs | Aberdeenshire | £1,000 |
| Grand Kasai Scotland | Family Fun Day Event | Glasgow City | £1,000 |
| Fernhill Senior Citizens Men's Club | Running Costs | South Lanarkshire | £1,000 |
| Leith Community Archers | Running Costs | Edinburgh City | £1,000 |
