Earl Haig Fund (Scotland)

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Typical grants: £10,000 – £50,000
Applications: Existing partners only

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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poppyscotland.org.uk

About Earl Haig Fund (Scotland)

The Earl Haig Fund (Scotland), trading as Poppyscotland, is a historic charity established in 1921 by Field Marshal Douglas Haig. Its mission is to support serving and ex-Service members of the Armed Forces and their families in Scotland, addressing service-related disadvantages with respect, commitment, and holistic assistance. The fund leads Scotland's veterans' sector through the Scottish Poppy Appeal and initiatives such as Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory, which provides employment and rehabilitation for disabled veterans. Its funding character blends crisis grants with systemic services, evolving from direct aid to a broad portfolio that empowers the Armed Forces community. Operating autonomously within the Royal British Legion Group, it combines a century-old trust with a wraparound model of support.

What Earl Haig Fund (Scotland) funds

Poppyscotland funds thematic priorities including financial hardship relief, mental health support, housing adaptations, employability training, disability aids, and transition programs. It supports a range of work such as advice, counseling, peer support, and respite services delivered by partner organisations. The fund awards grants for project, capital, revenue, and core costs, as well as direct emergency grants to individuals. All funding is focused on the Armed Forces community within Scotland, with an outcomes-led, evidence-based approach to those facing poverty, isolation, health issues, or civilian integration challenges.

Who can apply

Individuals who are serving or ex-Service members of the Armed Forces and their families, resident in Scotland or with strong Scottish ties, can apply for direct emergency grants. Organisations must be invited partners to receive funding; unsolicited applications are not accepted. Partner organisations of any size can apply, provided they deliver services to the Armed Forces community in Scotland. Priority beneficiaries include those facing poverty, isolation, health issues, or difficulties in civilian integration.

How they like to fund

Poppyscotland offers a mix of one-off emergency grants and multi-year funding for strategic commitments. It funds project, capital, revenue, and core costs. For organisations, funding is provided through invited partnerships, with an outcomes-led, evidence-based approach. Direct emergency grants are also available to individuals.

How much does Earl Haig Fund (Scotland) give?

£10,000 – £50,000

Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

DisabilityMental healthPoverty & hardship

How to apply to Earl Haig Fund (Scotland)

Earl Haig Fund (Scotland) does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Earl Haig Fund (Scotland) provide?

Earl Haig Fund (Scotland) typically provides grants of £10,000 - £50,000.

Where does Earl Haig Fund (Scotland) fund charities?

Earl Haig Fund (Scotland) funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Earl Haig Fund (Scotland) accept unsolicited applications?

Earl Haig Fund (Scotland) does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Earl Haig Fund (Scotland)?

Earl Haig Fund (Scotland) does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.