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Argyll and Bute Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from public sector and community organisations who are looking to deliver for large-scale capital projects. By gathering this information early, they can better understand which projects may be suitable for external funds that may become available. The Council administers a range of external funding programmes where the Council must be the applicant, but they can apply on behalf of another public sector or community organisation, usually on a competitive basis, for them to deliver projects in their local area.As there have been no announcements of funding, organisations should be aware that submitting an EOI comes with no guarantee that there will be suitable funding available or if funding becomes available that they will be selected to go forward to application stage.Projects must be:- Capital projects being delivered within Argyll and Bute with a minimum value of £50,000- Projects which are delivering significant regeneration or economic benefits to their community i.e. they should be creating new facilities or expanding existing to enable them to offer new facilities or services;- Projects which can demonstrate a community need and support e.g. through community survey, plan or local place plan;- Projects which can be delivered (i.e. construction started) in either the 2026/7 or 2027/8 financial year;- Projects which will be self-sustaining and viable in the long-term and where the proposals include plans for the operation and ongoing maintenance of the capital investment.EOIs will be assessed on how organisations demonstrate: - Local needs, local support and community involvement- Deliverability- Long-Term Viability

The Rhododendron Trust is a grant-making charity focused mainly on the welfare of the disadvantaged in the UK and overseas, but also supporting arts and wildlife charities.The general aim is of course to select charities which will make good use of a donation from the trust, i.e. where the charity’s goals align with the trust’s aims and where the charity is effective in achieving its goals. An important further consideration is that a donation from the trust should make a significant contribution to the charity’s work – which leads the trust to favour smaller charities over charities which already have a large income.Priority themes are:for UK Charities:- Carers and Breaks- Disability and Mental Health- Deprivation- Prisoners and Refugees- ArtsDeveloping world charities:- Children and Education- Development- Disability and Medical- Women and Justice- Nature

The Whiteside Hill Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in areas covered by the community councils of Kirkconnel and Kelloholm and the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar and District.All applications should show how the event, project, activity, or service contributes to the Upper Nithsdale Community Trust (UNCT) priorities. Within the Upper Nithsdale area, the following have been identified as key priorities:- Services and projects which deliver activities that bring economic benefits to Upper Nithsdale, for example, events, local festivals, arts and galas, employability activities, social enterprises, tourism related projects.- Services and projects which deliver activities that demonstrate community benefits and build community capacity in Upper Nithsdale, for example, community-managed services, community-run facilities, community safety activities, civic pride and environmental projects, and projects that identify community needs.- Services and projects which demonstrate early intervention and address the needs of disadvantaged groups in Upper Nithsdale, for example, young people are more actively involved in decision making, the aging population is active and engaged in influencing services in their own community, and projects that promote fairness and respect across communities. Grant requests to support a wide range of costs and activities will be considered, such as equipment costs, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities.

The Moray Local Action Fund 2026-27 is an opportunity to secure funding for projectsbenefiting the people of Moray. The fund is intended to enable community led activity focusing on the main aim of supporting a just transition to a wellbeing economy working for people, places andplanet.All projects must demonstrate that they advance inclusion,equality and diversity while addressing at least one of these priorities:- A Fair & Just Moray- Moray in Harmony with Nature- A Resilient & Thriving Moray- A Connected & Accessible Moray- An Economy Promoting Wellbeing for People & PlanetThe funder is particularly interested in funding projects that will help to address some of the root causes of poverty and a move to a sustainable, carbon-neutral future, and/or helping to reduce pressures on public services through prevention, community capacity-building, and increased community resilience.They also welcome projects directly addressing all aspects of poverty, and particularly child poverty.Proposals can be submitted through either of two funding streams:- Main Grants Scheme, for projects applying for £5,000 or more from the Moray Local Action Fund – please note that only in exceptional circumstances will applications for more than £25,000 be considered.- Small Grants Scheme, for projects applying for less than £5,000 from the Moray Local Action FundThe Funding available for 2026-27 is both revenue and capital funding.

Community Champions are one of the links between the store and the community it serves. With expert knowledge of programmes such as our Food Collections and Community Grants scheme, Community Champions help people to understand how to benefit from them. They assist with filling in grant application forms, or give contact information about our charity partners and share other useful tools.Community Champions also manage a small community donation budget that can be used for financial support for community groups or events.They are also the point of contact for charities and community groups wishing to visit the store for awareness days or to fundraise.What do Community Champions do:- Help with applications for one of our Community Programmes (Surplus food donations, Community Food Connection, or Tesco Community Grants)- Offer small donations to their community for events and support (e.g., oranges for a school sports day, a box of chocolates for a raffle prize)- Visit local community groups. They play an active role in getting to know local organisations and schools.- Engage and communicate with customers around what the store can do for the community. They can use a noticeboard, local press, and in-person contact to communicate with as many people as possible.- Offer guidance on in-store bookings for charities and community groups.

Each of Glasgow’s 21 Area Partnerships has an annual budget from which it awards grants for a variety of developmental projects. Area Partnerships allocate funding that will assist in the delivery of their agreed Area Budget Investment Priorities. It is designed to provide relatively small, one-off grants throughout the year, ensuring that a wide range of new and existing local organisations can access funding each year to develop their activities. It can fund a wide variety of developmental projects including: projects that promote community activity; short-term/pilot projects (including staff costs); new equipment/materials for local organisations; activity costs at residential centres; environmental improvements; production of educational plays/materials; hire professional instructors; start-up grants or bus hire for day trips.

The Small Grants Fund supports groups who wish to engage their communities in climate related activities. The fund aims to encourage new climate action and conversation in communities who are less engaged on climate issues. It is a requirement that funded activities are used to get the climate conversation going in your communities.Groups could run activities such as climate-themed film showings, ‘climate conversation’ discussion groups, led walks with a climate-change theme or a climate change litter pick. Groups are encouraged to run activities during Fife Climate Festival.Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN) administers this funding as part of the Fife Climate Hub project and in partnership with Climate Action Fife.

Crossdykes Community Benefit Fund can support a wide range of charitable activities providing benefit to the five community council areas of Langholm Ewes & Westerkirk, Lockerbie and District, Middlebie & Waterbeck, Eskdalemuir, and North Milk. In particular, priority will be given to applications that align with the findings of the East Dumfriesshire Community Consultation (2020). Funded activities must align with the charitable purposes laid down in Crossdykes Community Benefits Limited’s own Articles and Memorandum of Association. These purposes are focused principally on the fund area and include community development, rural regeneration, the prevention and/or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, health, arts, heritage, culture and science, public participation in sport, the provision of recreational facilities, projects which improve the quality of life or wellbeing of residents, environmental projects, specifically those relating to climate change, the relief of those in need due to age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and animal welfare. Applicants are normally expected to have secured at least 10% match funding from a range of funding methods and CCBL will only fund 90% of project costs in exceptional circumstances. For clarity, match funding may come from reserves or from other sources of funds.

Social & Community Capital is a charity funded by Royal Bank of Scotland to help social enterprises, charities and community businesses. They provide funding and support for organisations based in the key focus areas of Midlands, North West of England and Scotland who don't qualify for mainstream finance.There are four loans to meet different needs:- Property Purchase Loan: Funding to renovate or purchase a property. Apply for £30k to £500k.- Flexible Growth Funding: Looking to grow and increase your impact. Apply for £30k to £350k.- Working Capital LoanFlexible finance to cover overheads and smooth out cashflow. Apply for £30k to £250k.- Bridging Loan: Pay VAT or cover overheads before grant funding arrives. Apply for £30k to £250k.

The Cervus Trust is interested in supporting charitable activities under the following themes:- Food Poverty: projects that are empowering and help people to help themselves e.g. community growing projects rather than foodbanks.- Mental Health: projects targeting those with depression and anxiety, support for those who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACES), projects that help to develop emotional resilience; projects supporting carers with their mental health.- The Arts: using arts, including music tuition, as an enabling tool to develop skills, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.- Education: projects which involve outdoor education and play are preferred. School-based initiatives will be a low priority unless they involve non-statutory provision and involve the wider community.- Disadvantaged families and children: support for projects that will help families and children to thrive.