Search

Global’s Make Some Noise funds life changing projects delivered by small charities, making a real difference in communities across the UK. They're here to make sure nobody has to face life’s toughest challenges alone.As the official charity of Global, the Media and Entertainment Group, they tap into the power of Global’s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold, as well Global’s extensive outdoor advertising portfolio. They use this to raise money and shine a light on some of the biggest issues affecting charities. The current programme prioritises grant-giving for small charities that are working to address one of their key outcome areas for achieving change in communities across the UK:- Providing shelter and safety- Supporting physical and/or mental health- Developing life skills- Reducing isolation or improving inclusionThey are most likely to fund:- Staff salaries predominantly associated with direct delivery work- Any programme, sessional, service or project delivery costs- Equipment, technology, materials or refurbishment costs which are related to direct service delivery work- A contribution to running costs/overheads (in contribution to a wider direct-delivery programme)

The Seed and Development Fund is open to any Fife community group who would like to start up a climate project or build their capacity to deliver climate action locally. Funding can be used by groups to start up a new project, take forward existing plans, or to increase their capacity to take climate action. - Project Start Up: Groups can use the Seed and Development Fund to start up a new climate action project. For example, to set up a community fridge, community garden or a tool library. It can also be used to take forward existing climate action plans. The fund can be used as match funding for climate projects.- Project Development: The Fund can be used to develop climate action plans for your community, for example to carry out feasibility studies or pay consultancy fees.- Building Capacity: The Fund can be used to build your group’s capacity to deliver climate action. This could include training costs that address a learning need; website development; volunteer expenses; utilities or running costs; or a vital piece of equipment. Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN) administer this funding as part of the Fife Climate Hub project and in partnership with Climate Action Fife.

The Good Business Fund is a grant offered to charities and social enterprises. If your organisation is passionate about making a positive impact then this grant may be for you.The Good Business Fund is Just Enough Brave's way of championing environmental sustainability and supporting organisations that share their vision. They want to hear from charities, social enterprises, and businesses that have a clear and positive environmental or social purpose and are dedicated to making a real difference in the world. If you're one of them, they're eager to join forces with you! Alongside Just Enough Brave's digital partner Altitude Design, every year, they offer up to £15,000 worth of free creative and digital consultancy time.

Seven Friends Foundation provides small grants to organisations that fulfil their charitable aims:- To support and promote causes that are ignored, unpopular or face widespread stigma- Create stronger local communities that include those who have previously been excluded or marginalised- Improve skills, infrastructure, sustainability and collaboration within the third sectorThe Foundation wants to support those organisations and causes that are unpopular or do not receive widespread public attention. This could be due to negative focus within the media; due to difficulty in accessing statutory, voluntary and institutional funding; due to the cause being seen as politically controversial; or because the issue is not typically seen as a charitable cause. Examples of these types of causes or groups may be:- Asylum seekers and refugees- Migrant communities- Offenders and ex-offenders- People experiencing violence or abuse- Sex workers- Trafficking and modern slavery- Dependency or Addiction- LGBT+- Sexual and reproductive healthThey look to support organisations to undertake work and projects which are sustainable beyond the period of funding

This trust supports a range of charitable organisation for work in Dundee and Tayside.Organisations supported include health and welfare organisations and groups which provide assistance to individuals suffering from physical and mental illnesses.

The Strathleven Foundation's Helping Hand Fund is aimed at constituted community groups and charities either based in Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven or support people and/or activities in this area. The grant is available for between £250 - £2,000 and the grant criteria have been made as unrestricted as possible to recognise the diverse opportunities which exist in these communities. Strathleven Foundation Trustees will prioritise applications which contribute to at least one of the following:- The prevention or relief of poverty - The advancement of education - The advancement of health - The advancement of citizenship or community development - The advancement of arts, culture, heritage, and science - The advancement of public participation in sport - The promotion of equality and diversity - The advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

Triodos Crowdfunding helps charities, social enterprises and community groups connect directly with investors to raise finance. Finance is raised from individual and institutional investors through the crowdfunding platform in the form of charity bonds, community share and bond offers, secured and unsecured debt in the form of bonds.

The Granite Heart Fund offers small grants to support charities, voluntary groups and initiatives working to make a positive difference in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, in particular those not in receipt of regular funding or income. Funded through their community charity shops and generous supporters, they award grants regularly up to £350, with larger awards considered.They prioritise projects that deliver real benefit to local people and communities, and which align with their charitable objectives.Applications must demonstrate a clear benefit to the community in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and support at least one of Granite Heart’s charitable purposes, which include:- a. Relief of poverty: helping people and communities experiencing poverty, hardship or disadvantage;- b. Education & skills: supporting learning, skills development, and access to education for all ages;- c. Community development: improving the social, economic and environmental well-being of communities;- d. Health & wellbeing: promoting the preservation and protection of health by improving access to healthcare, promoting mental well-being and tackling health inequalities;- e. Quality of life: providing support, assistance, and resources to those impaired by age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage to improve their quality of life and well-being;- f. Citizenship, diversity & equity: strengthening communities through inclusion, diversity, equality and cohesion;- g. Arts, culture & science: promoting arts, culture, heritage and science in ways that enrich local life;- h. Sports & recreation: encouraging participation in sport and physical activity for better well-being; and- i. Conservation, nature & wildlife: protecting the environment, promoting sustainability, and caring for animals.