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Supporting communities to shape their future

For more than 25 years, we have supported communities the length and breadth of Scotland, increasing grantmaking reach and effectiveness. 

Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our ties to thousands of community groups and small charitable organisations enable us to support and deliver meaningful impact at a local level. We’re proud that we have the capacity and resources to help communities shape their future.

Over the past 12 months

We’ve paid out

£20.9m

through this many grants

3195

and this many funds

285

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an illustration of a village fountain and people

How we make a difference

Supporting the growth of thriving communities is Foundation Scotland’s focus, so we help people identify opportunities and maintain what works for them.
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an aerial view of Edinburgh city

A case for support

Browse through our selection of case studies, offering insight into the difference your funds are making in communities across Scotland.
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piggys

Investing for Impact

Foundation Scotland invests the funds we manage in a socially responsible way, enabling us to be true to our purpose as a community foundation.
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map of scotland

Where we've funded

Take a look at all the projects we've funded over the past few years. You can filter by the fund name or by the local area, and see a short summary for each.
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newspapers and coffee

Our latest news

Read all the latest news from Foundation Scotland. From new funds to forthcoming events, you'll hear about it here first