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Education & Training Grants in Scotland

Browse 29 funders supporting education & training charities in Scotland.

Scotland charities working in education & training can access funding from both national grant-makers and regional funders with a specific focus on the area. With 29 funders currently listed, Scotland has strong coverage for education & training projects. Many of these funders also support related cause areas, so we recommend browsing the full Education & Training grants directory and the Scotland regional hub for additional opportunities.

Tips for applying to education & training funders
Education funders expect clear, measurable learning outcomes in your application. Define specific targets such as reading age improvements, qualification attainment rates, or skills acquisition benchmarks, and explain how you will track progress against them. Reference any quality marks, Ofsted ratings, or accreditation your organisation holds — these signal credibility and rigour to grant-makers. Present your cost-per-learner or cost-per-outcome figures to demonstrate value for money, as education funders are particularly focused on efficient use of resources. Show clear progression routes for participants: how does your programme connect to the next stage of their learning or employment journey rather than operating in isolation? If your training leads to recognised qualifications or certifications, highlight this prominently. Demonstrate alignment with national curriculum standards or sector-specific frameworks where relevant, and explain how your approach fills gaps that mainstream provision does not address. Strong applications show evidence of what works — reference pilot data, external evaluations, or published research that supports your methodology. Include partnerships with schools, colleges, employers, or sector bodies that validate your approach and create pathways for learners beyond your programme.

Education & Training Funders in Scotland

29 funders found

Alfred Dunhill Links Foundation

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The Alfred Dunhill Links Foundation, established in June 2011 as the official charity arm of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship golf tournament, ch...

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£5,000 - £25,000

Bòrd na Gàidhlig

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Bòrd na Gàidhlig, established by the Scottish Parliament under the 2005 Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act as an executive non-departmental public body, l...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £5,000

British Film Institute

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The British Film Institute, established by Royal Charter in 1933, leads UK efforts to advance film, television, and moving image culture through prese...

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Burges Salmon Charitable Trust

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Burges Salmon Charitable Trust is a grant-making foundation rooted in a law firm's responsible business ethos, dedicated to advancing public benefit t...

Grant Range
Up to £500

Cadogan Charity

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The Cadogan Charity, established in 1966 by the Cadogan family with roots in the Earls Cadogan's estate wealth, is a UK grant-making trust chaired by ...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £50,000

Celtic FC Foundation

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Celtic FC Foundation, the charitable arm of Celtic Football Club, embodies the club's founding mission to alleviate poverty and advance social justice...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £50,000

Crerar Trust

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The Crerar Trust is a private charitable trust rooted in Scottish philanthropy, established to prevent or relieve poverty, advance education, health, ...

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£5,000 - £25,000

Cruden Foundation Ltd

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Cruden Foundation Ltd, established in Edinburgh from a building business legacy, embodies a mission of community regeneration and enduring public bene...

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£2,500 - £5,000

Educational Institute of Scotland Benevolent Funds

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The Educational Institute of Scotland Benevolent Funds embody union solidarity and compassion, providing financial relief and practical support to edu...

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Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust

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The Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust, established in 1988 by the Morgan family, is a grant-making charity dedicated to advancing education in sciences an...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £10,000

Feisean Nan Gaidheal

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Feisean Nan Gaidheal, an independent Scottish charity established in 1991, serves as the umbrella body for the Fèis movement, which originated over 40...

Grant Range
£250 - £20,000

First Port for Social Entrepreneurs Limited

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Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs Limited is Scotland's dedicated development agency empowering individuals to launch start-up social enterprises tac...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £40,000

Hugh Fraser Foundation

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The Hugh Fraser Foundation, established in 1960 by Sir Hugh Fraser, advances health, education, citizenship, community development, poverty relief, an...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £20,000

Hunter Foundation

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The Hunter Foundation champions entrepreneurial philanthropy to deliver sustainable, self-sustaining interventions tackling entrenched poverty, educat...

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Contact funder

Hymans Robertson Foundation

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The Hymans Robertson Foundation, established in 2016 by Hymans Robertson LLP as its charitable arm, drives sustained social impact through grant-makin...

Grant Range
Up to £1,000

MacRobert Trust 2019

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The MacRobert Trust 2019 is a Scottish charity established in memory of Lady Rachel MacRobert's three sons, lost as aviators in World War II, embodyin...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £50,000

Merchants House Of Glasgow

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The Merchants House of Glasgow, one of the city's oldest institutions formally constituted in 1605, evolved from advancing merchant interests into a l...

Grant Range
£500 - £10,000

Northwood Charitable Trust

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The Northwood Charitable Trust, based at northwoodhouse.org, is a Scottish philanthropic organization dedicated to enhancing lives through community, ...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £30,000

Ovo Charitable Foundation

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The OVO Charitable Foundation, established in 2014 by OVO Energy, drives a greener, brighter future for young people by tackling climate change and en...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £20,000

Radio Clyde Cash for Kids

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Radio Clyde Cash for Kids, established in 1984 as the charitable arm of Radio Clyde, is a grant-giving charity dedicated to alleviating child poverty,...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £3,000

Rangers Charity Foundation SCIO

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Rangers Charity Foundation SCIO, established in 2002 by Rangers Football Club, embodies the club's longstanding charitable ethos as a force for good, ...

Grant Range
From £100

Robert Barr's Charitable Trust

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Robert Barr's Charitable Trust, established in 1970 as an independent Scottish grant-maker based in Glasgow, traces its roots to the Barr family legac...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £25,000

Robertson Trust

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The Robertson Trust, Scotland's largest independent grant-making trust, was founded in 1961 by sisters Elspeth, Agnes, and Ethel Robertson, who donate...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £50,000

Royal Caledonian Education Trust

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The Royal Caledonian Education Trust (RCET), established in 1815 as Scotland's only charity dedicated exclusively to the education and wellbeing of ch...

Grant Range
Contact funder

Scottish Children’s Lottery Trust

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The Scottish Children’s Lottery Trust, established in 2015 (Scottish Charity SC046177) and funded by the Scottish Children’s Lottery, is dedicated to ...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £10,000

SR & PH Southall Trust

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The SR & PH Southall Trust is a trustee-led grantmaking charity dedicated to advancing education, conserving the natural environment, and preserving c...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £5,000

Tayside NHS Board Endowment Funds

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Tayside NHS Board Endowment Funds, operating as NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation, is the official charity of NHS Tayside, established in 1975 under t...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £25,000

W A Cargill Fund

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The W A Cargill Fund, a Scottish charity established in 1971, is a traditional philanthropic resource dedicated to advancing community wellbeing in Gl...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £10,000

Women's Fund for Scotland

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The Women's Fund for Scotland is an independent Scottish charitable trust established in 2002 with Scottish Government endowment and relaunched as a s...

Grant Range
Up to £5,000

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Education & Training Grants in Scotland: FAQ

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