Our individual grants programme aims to support motivated adults living in the UK to undertake education and training that will increase their chances of…

Scarr Hall Memorial Trust

Provision of grants and donations to assist in the education and training of students. … Data for financial year ending 31 March 2024

The Ogilvie Charities

We run four sheltered housing schemes, providing a friendly and supportive atmosphere for older residents … We also make grants from the charitable funds we administer

Lawrence Atwell Charity

Aims/priorities: The Lawrence Atwell’s Charity aims to help young people free themselves from poverty and disadvantage by heading into the job they want.

Chizel Educational Trust

The Chizel Educational Trust provides grants to support the education of students resident in the UK. The Trust awards around £30,000 in grants each year.

Community Fund

There are plenty of government training grants available in Scotland to help you train for a new profession and find a job that’s right for you…

Scottish Social Service Council

Some sources of funding are available to you as the learner, while your employer or learning provider needs to apply for others. You should ask your …

Skills Training Group

This guide provides an overview of government-backed grants and schemes in Scotland aimed at helping individuals retrain or enter new career paths. It outlines eligibility, types of courses supported, and links to application pathways

Pump House Trust

A charitable trust focused on supporting small community-based organizations across Scotland. Priority is given to projects in community development, environmental improvement, women’s and youth initiatives, especially from smaller charities

Lead Scotland

A comprehensive PDF guide detailing charitable trusts offering educational grants for individuals—particularly those with disabilities or carers—including criteria, regional listings, and allowable expenses like tuition, books, and travel

Business Gateway

Provides tailored guidance, workshops, digital tools, and 1‑to‑1 expert help for hair or beauty entrepreneurs in Scotland. Covers startup advice, business planning, digital skills support, and industry market reports

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT PARENTAL EMPLOYABILITY SUPPORT FUND

A collaborative programme (national and local government) offering person‑centred support to low‑income parents—covering training, motivational and money advice, confidence‑building, and help into or progression within work

NO-ONE LEFT BEHIND FUND

The Trustees can fund a wide range of charitable activity, but are particularly interested in supporting smaller, community charities based in Scotland and connected with community development…

THE KINGS TRUST

A comprehensive directory of charitable trusts offering educational grants across Scotland and the wider UK, especially aimed at disabled learners, low-income individuals, and those in under-served local authority areas

ABERDEEN CITY ABZ WORKS

Under their “Hair & Beauty Services” sector hub, Business Gateway provides additional support by connecting entrepreneurs and small businesses with a curated set of industry-relevant organisations and services throughout Scotland .

North East Economic Recovery and Skills

Supports people and businesses affected by economic challenges across North East Scotland.
Focuses on skills development, training access, and job creation in key sectors.
Funded by the Scottish Government and administered locally.

North East Economic Recovery and Skills Fund

Free employability support service for Aberdeen residents of all ages.
Includes coaching, skills training, confidence-building, and job matching.
Special help for people with low income or long gaps in work history.

ABZ WORKS

Angus Council offers tailored skills development and training support.
Helps individuals access apprenticeships, job coaching, and courses.
Local employers also get support for workforce development needs.
Aims to boost employability and local economic growth.

ANGUS INVEST IN ANGUS

Supports young people with opportunities in work, learning, or training.
Employers can engage via placements, apprenticeships, or mentoring.
Part of Scotland’s national youth employment strategy.
Focuses on inclusive access for all young people aged 16–24.

ARGYLL & BUTE YOUNG PERSONS GUARANTEE (16-24)

Offers 1:1 support, career advice, and job-search help for adults.
Delivers training referrals, CV prep, and digital inclusion services.
Supports those facing redundancy or barriers to employment.
Linked to local businesses, apprenticeships, and community schemes.

EMPLOYABILITY TEAM

Local employability hub offering job search, training, and mentoring.
Open to jobseekers, career changers, and those needing extra support.
Covers digital skills, interview prep, and work experience.
Funded under No One Left Behind and other national strategies.

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

POSITVIE MOVES

A social enterprise helping people improve wellbeing and job readiness.
Runs training, employability, and support programmes for all ages.
Focuses on long-term personal development and sustainable outcomes.
Works closely with local councils and employability services.

FOUNDATION SCOTLAND

Provides grants for education and training in Dumfries & Galloway.
Funded by a local wind farm to support rural communities.
Open to individuals pursuing courses, tools, or qualifications.
Prioritizes young adults and unemployed residents in the region.

DUNDEE COUNCIL

Coordinates employment strategies and services across Dundee City.
Supports unemployed and underemployed individuals with training.
Engages with employers, education providers, and community groups.
Part of the city’s inclusive economic development plan.

DUNDEE COUNCIL - FUNDING SCOTLAND

Grants for community groups in Dundee delivering diversionary and safety initiatives for youth.
Focus areas include motorbike crime, alcohol/drugs, antisocial behaviours, and fire prevention.
Encourages early intervention and partnership‑based responses to local public safety issues.

BARHILL EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING FUND

Provides bursaries for education or vocational training in Barrhill and nearby areas of East Ayrshire.
Supports costs of course fees, equipment, travel, and related learning materials.
Aims to help those facing financial barriers to accessing post‑school learning or retraining.

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Employability support via tailored advice on job applications, CVs, and training referrals.
Helps unemployed individuals prepare for local vacancies and workforce entry.
Offers access to council‑sponsored job fairs, employer programmes, and vocational placement.

EAST AYRSHIRE WORKS

An employability initiative providing holistic work-related support and financial guidance.
Offers skills training, confidence building, and pathways into apprenticeships or education.
Works in partnership with local organisations to deliver sustainable employment solutions.

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

Funding support for adult learning, youth work, and employability-related activities.
Aimed at improving literacy, digital capabilities, and workforce readiness.
Includes small grants to community projects delivering training, mentoring, or job support.

EMPLOYABILITY GRANT PROGRAMME

Delivers tailored key‑worker support, including CV prep, Vocational training, and job coaching.
Supports individuals aged 16+ through No One Left Behind framework—tailored and holistic.
Links residents directly to apprenticeships, local jobs, and employer-run schemes.

EMPLOYABILITY EAST RENFRESHIRE

There are plenty of government training grants available in Scotland to help you train for a new profession and find a job that’s right for you. Whether you’re looking to retrain due to a recent..

MAKING WORK WORK (FOR WOMEN)

The Trustees can fund a wide range of charitable activity, but are particularly interested in supporting smaller, community charities based in Scotland and connected with community development…

FALKIRK COUNCIL

FALKIRK FOUNDATION

KINGDOM WORKS

Operated by Kingdom Housing Association to support employability in Fife.
Delivers training, job coaching, skills development, and job search assistance.
Targets tenants and wider community members facing barriers to employment.

DYW - YOUNG PERSON FUND

Supports 16–24-year-olds in the West Highlands with funding for jobs, training, and apprenticeships.
Backed by the Young Person’s Guarantee and local employer networks.
Aims to reduce youth unemployment through structured career paths.

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

Offers funding to local businesses to train new or existing staff in Inverclyde.
Covers external training costs to help improve workforce skills.
Aims to support business growth, competitiveness, and upskilling locally.

INVERCLYDE BUSINESS TRAINING GRANT

Offers guidance for jobseekers including CV help, training referrals, and job search.
Supports adults and young people looking to enter or re-enter work.
Partners with local colleges, businesses, and training providers.
Part of Midlothian’s wider employment and skills strategy

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

MORAY COUNCIL

The Trustees can fund a wide range of charitable activity, but are particularly interested in supporting smaller, community charities based in Scotland and connected with community development…

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

ROUTES TO WORK

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

The Trustees can fund a wide range of charitable activity, but are particularly interested in supporting smaller, community charities based in Scotland and connected with community development…

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL

EMPLOYABILITY NETWORK

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

ROUTES TO WORK

The Trustees can fund a wide range of charitable activity, but are particularly interested in supporting smaller, community charities based in Scotland and connected with community development…

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

SHETLAND COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

One-to-one advice for jobseekers, including training referrals and job matching.
Supports adults and young people into work or further education.
Offers access to volunteering, placement, and employer partnerships.

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

Provides coaching, job search assistance, and skills development tools.
Supports those returning to work or needing new qualifications.
Part of wider council initiatives including apprenticeships and digital learning.

ROUTES TO WORK SOUTH

Offers employability services to help residents access jobs or training.
Supports all ages with CV help, job matching, and interview prep.
Works with local businesses and community organisations.
Delivers tailored

STIRLING COUNCIL

Helps jobseekers with applications, interview skills, and career planning.
Connects people with training courses, employers, and volunteering.
Provides tailored support across age groups and experience levels.

STIRLING VOLUNTARY ENTERPRISE

Funds local organisations supporting people into employment or training.
Supports mentoring, coaching, and job-prep activities.
Targets disadvantaged and hard-to-reach individuals in the community.

WORKING FOR YOU

Offers employability, training, and financial support to local residents.
Includes job coaching, skills development, and advice services.
Helps people improve their confidence and career prospects.
Focused on inclusive access and reducing local inequalities.

INVEST IN WEST LOTHIAN

Grants for training or upskilling to help residents progress careers.
Covers costs for new qualifications, tools, or refresher courses.
Part of Access2Employment’s broader career support services.
Aims to improve employability and match residents to jobs.

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Provides job seekers with coaching, CV help, and training referrals.
Links residents with employers, apprenticeships, and local vacancies.
Supports all age groups through structured employability programmes.

Funding

ALL SCOTLAND

Women's Fund Scotland

Thomas Wall Trust

Scarr Hall Memorial Trust

The Ogilvie Charities

Lawrence Atwell Charity

Chizel Educational Trust

Community Fund

Scottish Social Service Council

Skills Training Group

Pump House Trust

Lead Scotland

Business Gateway

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT PARENTAL EMPLOYABILITY SUPPORT FUND

NO-ONE LEFT BEHIND FUND

THE KINGS TRUST

ABERDEEN CITY ABZ WORKS

North East Economic Recovery and Skills

North East Economic Recovery and Skills Fund

ABZ WORKS

ANGUS INVEST IN ANGUS

ARGYLL & BUTE YOUNG PERSONS GUARANTEE (16-24)

EMPLOYABILITY TEAM

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

POSITVIE MOVES

FOUNDATION SCOTLAND

DUNDEE COUNCIL

DUNDEE COUNCIL - FUNDING SCOTLAND

BARHILL EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING FUND

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

EAST AYRSHIRE WORKS

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

EMPLOYABILITY GRANT PROGRAMME

EMPLOYABILITY EAST RENFRESHIRE

MAKING WORK WORK (FOR WOMEN)

FALKIRK COUNCIL

FALKIRK FOUNDATION

KINGDOM WORKS

DYW - YOUNG PERSON FUND

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

INVERCLYDE BUSINESS TRAINING GRANT

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

MORAY COUNCIL

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

ROUTES TO WORK

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL

EMPLOYABILITY NETWORK

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

ROUTES TO WORK

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

SHETLAND COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

ROUTES TO WORK SOUTH

STIRLING COUNCIL

STIRLING VOLUNTARY ENTERPRISE

WORKING FOR YOU

INVEST IN WEST LOTHIAN

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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