Welcome to the KDP Bulletin.
KDP is delighted to launch our new, bespoke volunteer matching service – bringing community groups together with individuals who want to volunteer.
With a simple form to complete, followed by a chat on the phone to find out what’s on your wish list, we will find your perfect match.
If you know anyone looking for a volunteering opportunity, please send them our way. We’ve got a host of great roles to fill.
Visit our website to complete the forms and we’ll do the rest.
Come on, let’s make it a date.
Contact Margo@kdp.scot for more information.
Scottish charities with an annual income of less than £1 million that address poverty and deprivation, with a particular focus on women, children, and young people, can apply for grants of up to £15,000 per year for up to 3 years through the Volant Charitable Trust Large Grants Programme.
Managed by Foundation Scotland, the scheme supports both project and core costs, excluding capital and retrospective funding. Funded work may include food provision, mental health support, services for isolated women, and outreach for at-risk youth.
There is a two-stage application process, with a deadline of midnight on 31 March 2026.
Learn more here.
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To ensure funding can reach those in real need, the Bank of Scotland Foundation Energise Grants programme focusses on helping charities who support vulnerable groups/people.
Energise provides unrestricted funding, which gives charities much greater scope to cover all essential costs and deal with challenges quickly and effectively. Unrestricted funding can be used towards core costs, delivery costs, project costs and/or general running costs enabling charities to use their funding in the way that helps them best.
Energise has two funding tiers based on the income of charities:
- charities with an income of below £50k are eligible for £20k (£10k per year over 2 years)
- charities with an income of £50k-£150k are eligible for £40k (£20k per year over 2 years)
The next deadline is noon on Wednesday 11th March.
Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more.
SCVO’s Scottish Charity Awards are back for 2026. The awards celebrate the impactful work of Scotland’s voluntary sector. If your organisation, team, or an inspiring individual has made a difference over the past year, now is the time to shine.
Winning or being shortlisted for an award can raise your profile, attract new supporters, and gives well-deserved recognition to those driving change in communities across Scotland.
The awards are free to enter and there are multiple award categories to showcase your achievements. Every finalist will also be gifted two complimentary tickets to attend the celebratory awards ceremony on Thursday 11 June at the Radisson Blu, Glasgow.
Find out more and apply here.
The Schroder Charity Trust’s grant-making programme is accepting applications for work under the following two objectives:
- Enabling children and young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds to thrive and achieve their potential in education and employment.
- Strengthening communities through services and opportunities which enhance the wellbeing and life outcomes of vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
There are two application windows each year, with the dates for 2026 as follows:
- 1 March – 30 April 2026
- 1 August – 30 September 2026
Learn more here.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has launched their annual state of the nation report, UK Poverty 2026.
Read the report here.
The Robertson Trust offers both revenue and capital funding for registered charities and constituted community groups that help people and communities in Scotland who are living with poverty and trauma.
Find out more about the funding they offer and browse the available funds here.
The first national Good Food Nation Plan has now been published and formally laid before the Scottish Parliament.
The first national Good Food Nation Plan sets a clear vision for transforming Scotland’s food system. It outlines six over-arching Outcomes, Scottish Government food-related policies in place to achieve these Outcomes and the measures they will use to assess progress.
Read the plan here.
The Mushroom Trust offers between £5,000 – £10,000 grants to enhance green spaces such as formal gardens, public parks, community gardens and more.
Applications are invited from any organisation or group.
Closes on Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Take a look at the website for more information.
Come along to the Stonehaven Vaccination Centre Open Day on Thursday 26th February, from 3pm – 6pm.
Join them for a tour to find out more about the service and what they do at the Centre. There will also be a chance to learn about Mearns & Coastal Healthy Living Network and Live Life Aberdeenshire.
More details on the poster.
