Cora Foundation

Corra Foundation, established in 1985 as Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland and now independent, is a Scottish grant-making charity dedicated to strengthening and amplifying marginalised voices to drive social change across Scotland. Rooted in values of equity, participation, community empowerment, justice, and racial equity, it shifts power to affected communities through collaborative, trust-based philanthropy, embedding anti-racism and lived experience leadership into its governance, strategy, and participatory decision-making panels.

It prioritises funding for children and young people, health and wellbeing, poverty alleviation, family support, racial equity, community development, mental health, and social inclusion. Supported activities include capacity building, advocacy, core costs, unrestricted grants, revenue funding, and targeted services for substance misuse, homelessness, and community infrastructure, often via programmes like the Racial Equity Fund, You're Only Young Once Fund, and Way Forward for Families Partnership. It favours grassroots organisations and groups with direct community accountability, especially in urban disadvantaged areas.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups based solely in Scotland, with a strong preference for small-to-medium entities (annual income under £250,000, including micro-orgs under £25,000 as partners); larger groups may participate in collaborations. No religious restrictions apply.

Grants typically range from £10,000 to £50,000 (multi-year up to £250,000 for partnerships), via online forms, quizzes, or video submissions for open calls—next deadlines: Racial Equity Fund (29 October 2025), You're Only Young Once (10 November 2025), Way Forward for Families (27 November 2025)—with decisions in 1-4 months and feedback for all. Distinctive for minimising bureaucracy, flexible support, and systemic change focus, Corra avoids prescriptive funding, uniquely amplifying unheard voices for lasting transformation.