The Scottish Community Foundation

The Scottish Community Foundation was established in 1996 to support locally based charities and community groups throughout Scotland. Grant assistance is made possible through their own resources and through their work in partnership with other funders including Dunfermline Building Society.the Hilden Charitable Fund and the Sportsman's Charity.

Main Grants Scheme

What is the funding for?
The aim of the Foundation is to assist charities in their work to improve the quality of life within Scotland, especially in areas where funding is hard to find. Projects considered will be in the fields of either social welfare or community development. Grants will fund any of the following: equipment, maintenance costs, insurance, training, general running costs, accommodation, sessional costs and volunteer expenses.

How much money is available?
For the Main Grants programme, a maximum of £5,000 can be applied for.

Who can apply?
Applications will be considered from charities and community groups within Scotland, who are working within the areas of social welfare or community development. Groups must be properly constituted, have a bank or building society account and be able to provide a copy of their most recent accounts.

When to apply
There is no closing date, so applications can be made at any time. Decisions for the Main Grants programme will usually be made within three months of applying.

How to apply
An application form along with the guidelines can be downloaded by clicking on Main grants

If you have an enquiry in relation to your application, please contact the Glasgow office, Tel: 0141 225 6670 or Fax: 0141 229 1419

Alternatively e-mail Queries

Key words: community development, social welfare, training