Foundation Scotland
@foundationscotland.bsky.social
Foundation Scotland has commissioned the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities, part of the University of Strathclyde, to carry out an in-depth review of Foundation Scotland's community benefit practices.
Find out more & read the full review: tinyurl.com/4pfxukcv
Find out more & read the full review: tinyurl.com/4pfxukcv
Community Benefit funds: tried, tested and evolving | Foundation Scotland
Foundation Scotland has commissioned the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities to carry out an in-depth review of our community benefit practices.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Foundation Scotland has commissioned the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities, part of the University of Strathclyde, to carry out an in-depth review of Foundation Scotland's community benefit practices.
Find out more & read the full review: tinyurl.com/4pfxukcv
Find out more & read the full review: tinyurl.com/4pfxukcv
Believed to be the UK’s first Energy Projects Partnership Manager and the local community are shaping how communities and industry can work together for a fairer, greener future.
Read about East Lammermuir's pioneering approach to energy projects here: tinyurl.com/3baps2vc
Read about East Lammermuir's pioneering approach to energy projects here: tinyurl.com/3baps2vc
November 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Believed to be the UK’s first Energy Projects Partnership Manager and the local community are shaping how communities and industry can work together for a fairer, greener future.
Read about East Lammermuir's pioneering approach to energy projects here: tinyurl.com/3baps2vc
Read about East Lammermuir's pioneering approach to energy projects here: tinyurl.com/3baps2vc
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
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
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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
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
Now in its 7th year, the Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund has reached two significant milestones with over 100 awards made and over £1 million in grants distributed to a range of groups and projects taking positive action in their communities.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3e77mbpw
Read more: tinyurl.com/3e77mbpw
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Now in its 7th year, the Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund has reached two significant milestones with over 100 awards made and over £1 million in grants distributed to a range of groups and projects taking positive action in their communities.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3e77mbpw
Read more: tinyurl.com/3e77mbpw
📢 Funding available across Scotland
The Scottish Building Society Foundation will invest in the long-term future of communities across Scotland and aims to support projects that have a wide community reach.
Apply by: 1st Dec 2025
For more info +/ to apply: tinyurl.com/bdc8xzzc
The Scottish Building Society Foundation will invest in the long-term future of communities across Scotland and aims to support projects that have a wide community reach.
Apply by: 1st Dec 2025
For more info +/ to apply: tinyurl.com/bdc8xzzc
November 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
📢 Funding available across Scotland
The Scottish Building Society Foundation will invest in the long-term future of communities across Scotland and aims to support projects that have a wide community reach.
Apply by: 1st Dec 2025
For more info +/ to apply: tinyurl.com/bdc8xzzc
The Scottish Building Society Foundation will invest in the long-term future of communities across Scotland and aims to support projects that have a wide community reach.
Apply by: 1st Dec 2025
For more info +/ to apply: tinyurl.com/bdc8xzzc
Hundreds of young people across Scotland have benefitted from a record £3.5 million investment from the Essentia Foundation across 2025.
As it winds up its activities, it leaves a £1.5 million legacy fund to be administered by Foundation Scotland.⬇️
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As it winds up its activities, it leaves a £1.5 million legacy fund to be administered by Foundation Scotland.⬇️
tinyurl.com/5n7n586b
Essentia Foundation invests record £3.5m in Scotland’s young people | Foundation Scotland
Hundreds of young people across Scotland have benefitted from a record £3.5 million investment from the Essentia Foundation across 2025.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Hundreds of young people across Scotland have benefitted from a record £3.5 million investment from the Essentia Foundation across 2025.
As it winds up its activities, it leaves a £1.5 million legacy fund to be administered by Foundation Scotland.⬇️
tinyurl.com/5n7n586b
As it winds up its activities, it leaves a £1.5 million legacy fund to be administered by Foundation Scotland.⬇️
tinyurl.com/5n7n586b
📢 Funding available from the Pinwherry & Pinmore Community Fund
Available to constituted community groups and charities that benefit the community of Pinwherry & Pinmore.
No deadline - apply any time.
For more information: tinyurl.com/3mf7y79w
Available to constituted community groups and charities that benefit the community of Pinwherry & Pinmore.
No deadline - apply any time.
For more information: tinyurl.com/3mf7y79w
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
📢 Funding available from the Pinwherry & Pinmore Community Fund
Available to constituted community groups and charities that benefit the community of Pinwherry & Pinmore.
No deadline - apply any time.
For more information: tinyurl.com/3mf7y79w
Available to constituted community groups and charities that benefit the community of Pinwherry & Pinmore.
No deadline - apply any time.
For more information: tinyurl.com/3mf7y79w
Grants are available for people aged 16+ living in the Pinwherry & Pinmore community fund area to access education and training opportunities.
Whether you are finishing education, doing an apprenticeship, mid-career or retraining, this fund is for you: tinyurl.com
Whether you are finishing education, doing an apprenticeship, mid-career or retraining, this fund is for you: tinyurl.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Grants are available for people aged 16+ living in the Pinwherry & Pinmore community fund area to access education and training opportunities.
Whether you are finishing education, doing an apprenticeship, mid-career or retraining, this fund is for you: tinyurl.com
Whether you are finishing education, doing an apprenticeship, mid-career or retraining, this fund is for you: tinyurl.com
Social investment enables social enterprises, community organisations and charities to grow and to deliver positive social impact.
Our social investment programme has invested over £14.55 million in over 70 organisations in Scotland.
Could this be you?👉https://tinyurl.com/476kmmhk
Our social investment programme has invested over £14.55 million in over 70 organisations in Scotland.
Could this be you?👉https://tinyurl.com/476kmmhk
November 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Social investment enables social enterprises, community organisations and charities to grow and to deliver positive social impact.
Our social investment programme has invested over £14.55 million in over 70 organisations in Scotland.
Could this be you?👉https://tinyurl.com/476kmmhk
Our social investment programme has 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
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
October 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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
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 story of the Forget Me Not Choir in Mid Argyll demonstrates the importance of supporting community organisations through critical transition periods from voluntary to professional management models to ensure long-term sustainability.
Read more: tinyurl.com/bsrejra7
Read more: tinyurl.com/bsrejra7
October 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The story of the Forget Me Not Choir in Mid Argyll demonstrates the importance of supporting community organisations through critical transition periods from voluntary to professional management models to ensure long-term sustainability.
Read more: tinyurl.com/bsrejra7
Read more: tinyurl.com/bsrejra7
A quiet revolution is underway in Forth Valley.
Pupils at Balfron High School are learning practical skills, boosting confidence, and cutting carbon - all with support from FEL Scotland and an £80,000 award from Foundation Scotland.
Read more: tinyurl.com/yedxr5b3
Pupils at Balfron High School are learning practical skills, boosting confidence, and cutting carbon - all with support from FEL Scotland and an £80,000 award from Foundation Scotland.
Read more: tinyurl.com/yedxr5b3
Fixing Bikes, Fuelling Change: School Pupils in Forth Valley Get Climate Wheels Turning | Foundation Scotland
From bike repairs to skateboards, pupils at Balfron High School are learning practical skills, boosting confidence, and cutting carbon.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
A quiet revolution is underway in Forth Valley.
Pupils at Balfron High School are learning practical skills, boosting confidence, and cutting carbon - all with support from FEL Scotland and an £80,000 award from Foundation Scotland.
Read more: tinyurl.com/yedxr5b3
Pupils at Balfron High School are learning practical skills, boosting confidence, and cutting carbon - all with support from FEL Scotland and an £80,000 award from Foundation Scotland.
Read more: tinyurl.com/yedxr5b3
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
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
October 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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
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
Funding available 📢
The Haventus Ardersier Port Community Benefit Fund supports charitable activity benefiting the local community.
Apply by: 30th November
You can apply for small grants (£200-£1,000) at any time.
To find out more +/ to apply: tinyurl.com/5n8j7x82
The Haventus Ardersier Port Community Benefit Fund supports charitable activity benefiting the local community.
Apply by: 30th November
You can apply for small grants (£200-£1,000) at any time.
To find out more +/ to apply: tinyurl.com/5n8j7x82
September 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Funding available 📢
The Haventus Ardersier Port Community Benefit Fund supports charitable activity benefiting the local community.
Apply by: 30th November
You can apply for small grants (£200-£1,000) at any time.
To find out more +/ to apply: tinyurl.com/5n8j7x82
The Haventus Ardersier Port Community Benefit Fund supports charitable activity benefiting the local community.
Apply by: 30th November
You can apply for small grants (£200-£1,000) at any time.
To find out more +/ to apply: tinyurl.com/5n8j7x82
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've invested over £14.55 million in over 70 organisations in Scotland.
Could this be you? 👉https://tinyurl.com/476kmmhk
September 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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'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
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
September 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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
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
‘Distributing differently’ is part of our commitment to reimagining how funding works - shifting power, building trust, and removing barriers while exploring approaches that share decision-making and provide flexible, long-term support.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/4rcawk88
Read more here: tinyurl.com/4rcawk88
August 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
‘Distributing differently’ is part of our commitment to reimagining how funding works - shifting power, building trust, and removing barriers while exploring approaches that share decision-making and provide flexible, long-term support.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/4rcawk88
Read more here: tinyurl.com/4rcawk88
Join the panel: Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Looking to make a difference in your community?
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the form using the QR code below or visit:
www.foundationscotland.org.uk/langhope-rig
Looking to make a difference in your community?
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the form using the QR code below or visit:
www.foundationscotland.org.uk/langhope-rig
August 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Join the panel: Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Looking to make a difference in your community?
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the form using the QR code below or visit:
www.foundationscotland.org.uk/langhope-rig
Looking to make a difference in your community?
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the form using the QR code below or visit:
www.foundationscotland.org.uk/langhope-rig
Foundation Scotland has awarded half a million pounds to support the ongoing work of the Forth Valley, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and East Dunbartonshire climate hubs to enable local communities to tackle climate change and its impacts.
Read more: tinyurl.com/bde4ad4u
Read more: tinyurl.com/bde4ad4u
Half a million pound funding powers grassroots climate action in central Scotland | Foundation Scotland
£500,000 has been awarded to five Community Climate Action Hubs in Scotland’s central belt to enable local communities to tackle climate change and its impacts.
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August 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Foundation Scotland has awarded half a million pounds to support the ongoing work of the Forth Valley, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and East Dunbartonshire climate hubs to enable local communities to tackle climate change and its impacts.
Read more: tinyurl.com/bde4ad4u
Read more: tinyurl.com/bde4ad4u
Reposted by 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
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
August 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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
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
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
August 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
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...
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...
July 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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...
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.
It is our privilege to be a part of this incredible work being undertaken by @corra.scot, alongside other great organisations.
📣🎉🌟Boost Fund - open today!
For community-led organisations across Scotland supporting local people affected by poverty or disadvantage.
➡️£500-£3,000 to constituted groups & charities w/ an annual income of £50,000 or less
➡️£250-£1,500 for unconstituted groups
www.corra.scot/grant...
For community-led organisations across Scotland supporting local people affected by poverty or disadvantage.
➡️£500-£3,000 to constituted groups & charities w/ an annual income of £50,000 or less
➡️£250-£1,500 for unconstituted groups
www.corra.scot/grant...
Boost Fund supporting children and families
Boost small grants programme is for organisations supporting children and families in their local communities.
www.corra.scot
July 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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.
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
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
July 28, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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
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
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
July 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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
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