ACVO Opportunities

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ACVO’s funding portal brings you latest hand picked funding opportunities from our Funding Officer, Claire Shaw. These are chosen with Aberdeen’s third sector in mind, with the aim of ensuring our city’s organisations get information about the most recent and relevant funds available to them.

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WHSmith Trust

WHSmith

Children & Young People

Funding available:

Unspecified

Many children in disadvantaged areas leave primary school unable to read well. The Young Readers Programme motivates children in these areas to read for enjoyment through direct engagement and activities that celebrate the fun of reading.

Applications close 01/12/2026

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Customer Donation Fund

Co-operative Bank

Community

Funding available:

up to £1,000

We are the original ethical bank, built on co-operative values and we know that local initiatives really make a difference to communities and the people that live in them.

Applications close 01/09/2027

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Creative Breaks

Shared Care Scotland

Community

Funding available:

up to £35,000

Creative Breaks provides grants to third sector organisations to develop and deliver short breaks projects and services for carers of adults (aged 21 years and over), young carers (caring for children or adults) and the people that they care for.

Applications close 16/04/2026

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The Morningfield Association

The Morningfield Association

Older People

Funding available:

Unspecified

If you or someone you know is seeking financial support due to age, ill health, or disability, this trust we administer helps individuals and organisations supporting those in need.

Applications close 30/04/2026

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Pride in Place Summer Events Funding

Aberdeen City Council

Community

Funding available:

up to £1,000

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to run a fun day or community event in North Aberdeen this summer.

Applications close 15/05/2026

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The Gordon & Ena Baxter Foundation

Baxter Family Charity

Community

Funding available:

up to £25,000

The Gordon & Ena Baxter Foundation supports a wide variety of capital projects in Scotland’s North-east and Highlands, from shinty sticks and audio visual kits to cutting edge cancer research equipment.

Applications close 30/10/2026

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Faithful Welcome Small Grants

Faith in Community Scotland

Community

Funding available:

£500

We aim to support Scotland’s faith communities to welcome refugees and asylum seekers and enable them to be an integral part of community life, wherever they are coming from and whatever the reason.

Applications close 31/12/2026

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UnLtd Awards

UnLtd

Community

Funding available:

up to £18,000

You have an idea, or you are already creating a positive social impact with your venture and are looking to develop. We combine funding and support specifically tailored to you. We'll help get you started or to grow.

Applications close 31/12/2026

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