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Environment & Conservation Grants in Scotland

Browse 15 funders supporting environment & conservation charities in Scotland.

Scotland charities working in environment & conservation can access funding from both national grant-makers and regional funders with a specific focus on the area. We currently list 15 funders supporting environment & conservation work in Scotland. Many of these funders also support related cause areas, so we recommend browsing the full Environment & Conservation grants directory and the Scotland regional hub for additional opportunities.

Tips for applying to environment & conservation funders

Environmental funders expect quantified impact projections in your application. Specify measurable targets such as hectares of habitat restored, tonnes of CO2 saved, species population counts, or trees planted — vague environmental aspirations will not compete against applications with concrete metrics. Demonstrate alignment with established frameworks such as biodiversity net gain requirements, the Nature Recovery Network, or local environment record centre data. If your project involves habitat restoration or species conservation, reference baseline surveys and explain your monitoring methodology for tracking ecological change over time. Community engagement is increasingly important alongside conservation outcomes — show how local people will be involved as volunteers, citizen scientists, or decision-makers rather than passive beneficiaries. Address the relationship between your project and the wider landscape or catchment context, explaining how site-level work contributes to regional environmental priorities. Strong applications in this space combine scientific rigour with accessible communication, demonstrating both ecological expertise and the ability to inspire public engagement. Include partnerships with statutory bodies such as Natural England, local wildlife trusts, or environment agencies that validate your approach and connect your work to strategic environmental planning.

Environment & Conservation Funders in Scotland

15 funders found

Cadogan Charity

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 ...

£5,000 - £50,000

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, UK Branch

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK Branch, established in 1956 from the bequest of Armenian oil magnate Calouste Gulbenkian, is a London-based arm ...

£10,000 - £600,000

Creative Scotland

Creative Scotland, established in 2010 as Scotland's national development agency for the arts, screen, and creative industries, operates as a Non-Depa...

£1,000 - £100,000

Cruden Foundation Ltd

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

£2,500 - £5,000

First Port for Social Entrepreneurs Limited

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

£5,000 - £40,000

Foundation Scotland

Foundation Scotland, Scotland's sole community foundation, drives a mission to empower communities by bridging innovative ideas with resources, foster...

£1,000 - £35,000

HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust

The HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making charity founded in 1965 with a mission to advance charitable purposes worldwide, pl...

£500 - £2,000

MacRobert Trust 2019

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...

£1,000 - £50,000

NHS Lothian Charity

NHS Lothian Charity, the official charity of NHS Lothian, traces its roots to 1902 via the former Lothian Health Board Endowment Fund, adopting its cu...

Ovo Charitable Foundation

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

£1,000 - £20,000

Pebble Trust

The Pebble Trust, founded in 2014 from a single inheritance, is a UK-based funder dedicated to catalysing a sustainable, fair, low-carbon society amid...

£2,000 - £10,000

People's Postcode Trust

People's Postcode Trust is a registered Scottish charity established in 2009, dedicated to supporting smaller charities and community causes across Sc...

£500 - £25,000

Peter Samuel Charitable Trust

The Peter Samuel Charitable Trust, a UK-registered grant-making charity established in 1975 under trustees Viscount Nicholas Alan Bearsted and the Hon...

£5,000 - £20,000

SR & PH Southall Trust

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

£1,000 - £5,000

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) Charitable Incorporated Organisation

The Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) Charitable Incorporated Organisation, known as the Womble Bond Dickinson Foundation (charity 1172569), was established ...

£1,000 - £5,000

Environment & Conservation Grants in Scotland: FAQ

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