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Budge Foundation

Funding available: up to £1,000

Applications close: 31/12/2026

About this fund

About this fund

The fund was established by Bill and Lorraine Budge and supports organisations whose focus relates to the health, education and the well-being of children and young people. The fund is particularly interested in groups working in the Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray areas but will consider organisations from across the UK.

Purpose of this fund

The Fund will provide grants to support charitable organisations that:

  • operate in Aberdeen and the surrounding areas and whose work focuses in the areas of health, education and well-being of children and young people.
  • operate Nationally and internationally and whose work focuses in the areas of health, education and well-being of children and young people.

Who can apply?

All applicants must meet Foundation Scotland’s Common eligibility criteria, please check this list before starting your application.

What can’t be funded?

Please read through What we can’t fund page, these exclusions apply to all Foundation Scotland funds.

Looking for support with funding?

Identifying funding opportunities and writing grant applications can seem overwhelming, especially when the future sustainability of your group is dependent on gaining funding support. 

Our supportive Funding Officer, Claire Shaw, can help your organisation with every step of the funding application process, from carrying out funding searches to proofreading your application.

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Budge Foundation

Foundation Scotland

Funding available: up to £1,000

Applications close: 31/12/2026

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