Small Grants

Small Grants are for registered charities who work to address poverty and associated trauma in Scotland.

Overview

• For registered charities with an annual income of between £30,000 and £200,000.

• Unrestricted or restricted revenue funding of between £5,000 and £20,000 per year, normally for 3 years but may be considered for up to 5 years for requests which are strongly aligned with our priorities and demonstrating leading or best practice, subject to available funds. This can include the costs of equipment to support your work.

• For work that is clearly and intentionally aligned to a priority described within one or more of our funding themes. Details of our themes and priorities are as follows*:

Financial Security

Education Pathways

Work Pathways

Nurturing Relationships

You can now apply under any of our four funding themes. We consider applications on a rolling basis, meaning you can apply at any time, using the link within the full guidance below.

• We’ll aim to give you a funding decision within 8 to 10 weeks of receiving your application. If there are any changes to this timescale, we'll notify applicants on an individual basis.

To apply, you'll need:

• At least three unconnected Trustees on your charity’s Board.
• Recent independently examined or audited annual accounts (unless you are a newly registered charity).
• A bank account in the name of your charity, with two unconnected people required to make every withdrawal or payment.
• A safeguarding policy if working with young or vulnerable people.
• A full job description if your request is for funding towards a specific salary cost.