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Foundation Scotland

Kinross-shire Fund

A local endowment fund run by Foundation Scotland for community groups and organisations in Kinross-shire with annual income under £250,000. Grants of up to £3,000 support community events, transport, welfare, facilities and services for older people, with capital projects a high priority. The fund is small (around £7,750 to distribute at present) but about three quarters of applicants are funded. The next deadline is 8 January 2027.

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You could get
Up to £3,000
Deadline
57 days left
8 January
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Groups and organisations working to benefit people in Kinross-shire (Perth and Kinross) whose annual income in their most recent financial year was under £250,000
  • Applicants must meet Foundation Scotland's standard eligibility criteria: a governing document setting out charitable purposes, with a charitable asset lock and restrictions on benefit to individuals; at least three unrelated people on the management committee or board (a majority unrelated, and only a minority paid); the latest approved accounts (not abbreviated or micro-entity accounts) unless the organisation is under 18 months old; a bank account in the organisation's name with two unrelated signatories; ownership or a lease of at least five years for any building or land project, and independent advice for renewable or energy-efficiency installations; and a safeguarding policy if working with children or adults at risk
  • You don't need to be a registered charity
  • Other funding, including local fundraising, is expected; requests over £3,000 are possible for projects with strong potential for significant impact after talking to the Grants Officer first

What it funds

Activities that develop the vibrant life of the Kinross-shire community and contribute to at least one of these themes:

  • Community events
  • Community information
  • Community transport
  • Community welfare or healthcare support
  • Physical amenities
  • Recreational facilities
  • Support for the care of older people
  • Support for existing voluntary organisations

Priority goes to applications that strengthen existing local organisations by helping them buy equipment and resources, improve or develop local community facilities, encourage community activity, support services for older people and people with disabilities, or improve information about local community issues. Capital projects expected to make a lasting difference are a high priority, and local (Kinross-shire) suppliers should be used where possible. Full project costs are funded only in exceptional circumstances. Grants must be spent within one year.

What it will not fund

  • Applications from individuals to funds designed for groups
  • Schedule 3 Community Interest Companies
  • General fundraising appeals or activities
  • Trips abroad, unless the fund page says otherwise
  • Costs already incurred, or activities taking place before a grant decision (retrospective funding)
  • Repayment of loans or payment of debts
  • The advancement of religion or politics, including the core activities of religious or political groups (religious groups can apply for non-religious activity open to the wider community)
  • Work understood to be the exclusive responsibility of statutory authorities
  • Costs directly related to the sale of alcohol, including refurbishing a bar area
  • Organisations or activities where membership is restricted to particular groups, unless there is a clear and appropriate reason in line with the Equality Act 2010
  • Activities likely to bring the fund, Foundation Scotland or the fund donor into disrepute
  • Activities that conflict with the interests of the donor, such as anti-windfarm or anti-renewables projects where a renewable energy company provides the funding
  • Projects that don't benefit people living in the fund area (applicant organisations can be based outside it)

How to apply

  1. Read Foundation Scotland's application criteria and preview the application questions
  2. To ask for more than £3,000, contact Livi Seligmann, Grants Officer, first
  3. Complete the online application form and upload your supporting documents by the deadline (8 January 2027, then 16 April and 16 July 2027)
  4. The Kinross-shire Fund Advisory Committee of local community representatives makes recommendations

Have ready

  • Constitution or other governing document
  • Latest set of approved accounts (unless your organisation is less than 18 months old)
  • A recent bank statement showing account name, number and sort code
  • Safeguarding policy and procedures, if your core work or the project involves children or vulnerable adults
  • At least one quote for each item costing £300 to £3,000, and at least three quotes for each item costing more than £3,000

supporting documents must be received with the application by the deadline.

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