Foundation Scotland

Foundation Scotland Foundation Scotland | 15 Calton Road | Edinburgh | EH8 8DL
Regulated by OSCR | Charity Number SC022910 | Company Number SC152949

23/06/2026

30 Years in 30 Facts: To mark our 30th Anniversary, all month we’re posting daily snapshots of Foundation Scotland over the last 30 years.

Here’s interesting fact number 23...

Did you know… in 2007, we supported the B***y Birds, a skydiving event for women, raising funds for breast cancer research.

In 2021, Foundation Scotland joined IVAR’s Open & Trusting grantmaking initiative, a sector-wide commitment to reduce th...
23/06/2026

In 2021, Foundation Scotland joined IVAR’s Open & Trusting grantmaking initiative, a sector-wide commitment to reduce the unnecessary burdens that charities and community groups often face when applying for and managing funding.

The initiative encourages funders to adopt simpler, more proportionate processes; to communicate clearly and transparently, and to build relationships grounded in trust rather than compliance.

This report sets out how Foundation Scotland has progressed, where we have encountered challenges, why Open & Trusting matters to Foundation Scotland, and what Open & Trusting looks like in practice.

Follow the link to read the full report: https://tinyurl.com/3pp2dr3c

Our 30th anniversary celebrations continue with our 30 Years in 30 Facts being shared every day in June.Interesting fact...
22/06/2026

Our 30th anniversary celebrations continue with our 30 Years in 30 Facts being shared every day in June.

Interesting fact 22...

Did you know… our first community benefit fund linked to renewable energy (SSE) was created in 2006 on the island of Sanday in Orkney.

To celebrate turning 30, we’re sharing 30 interesting facts throughout June 🥳Fact number 21...21. Did you know… in 2006,...
21/06/2026

To celebrate turning 30, we’re sharing 30 interesting facts throughout June 🥳

Fact number 21...

21. Did you know… in 2006, Foundation Scotland hosted the Community Foundation Network UK conference in Edinburgh, taking over Edinburgh Castle for the evening for just £5,000!

30 Years in 30 Facts: To mark our 30th Anniversary, all month we’re posting daily snapshots of Foundation Scotland over ...
20/06/2026

30 Years in 30 Facts: To mark our 30th Anniversary, all month we’re posting daily snapshots of Foundation Scotland over the last 30 years.

Here’s interesting fact number 20...

Did you know…by 2005–06, grants ranged from £20 to £250,000 - showing the growing flexibility of our funding approaches and the confidence of our donors.

For our 30th Anniversary, throughout June we’re posting daily snapshots of Foundation Scotland over the last 30 years. 1...
19/06/2026

For our 30th Anniversary, throughout June we’re posting daily snapshots of Foundation Scotland over the last 30 years.

19. Did you know… Foundation Scotland began working with national and local partners to design funding programmes rooted in community need. It’s a model we continue to follow to this day.

19/06/2026

To celebrate turning 30, we’re sharing 30 interesting facts throughout June 🥳

Interesting fact number 18: Did you know… Foundation Scotland works with OSCR to help revitalise dormant charitable trusts - including one dating back to the 1770’s that originally provided oats to the poor.

To date, we've unlocked over £10 million!

30 Years in 30 Facts: We are 30 this year, and to mark the occasion, we’re posting some short but interesting facts ever...
17/06/2026

30 Years in 30 Facts:

We are 30 this year, and to mark the occasion, we’re posting some short but interesting facts every day in June.

17. Did you know… many moons ago our Chief Executive trained as a teacher, and took part in juggling workshops (not a bad metaphor for his current job).

Our 30th anniversary celebrations continue with our 30 Years in 30 Facts.Interesting fact 16...Did you know… in 2003, co...
16/06/2026

Our 30th anniversary celebrations continue with our 30 Years in 30 Facts.

Interesting fact 16...

Did you know… in 2003, community panels were introduced, bringing local people directly into funding decisions for the first time.

The Nadara Gordonstown Wind Farm Community Fund continues to enable projects across Aberdeenshire that make a lasting di...
16/06/2026

The Nadara Gordonstown Wind Farm Community Fund continues to enable projects across Aberdeenshire that make a lasting difference in local communities.

Two recent grants — one helping endangered birds return to Auchterless and another bringing new outdoor play equipment to Rayne North Primary School — highlight how local groups are creating long-term benefits for residents, pupils and families across the region.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2b4h4225

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15 Calton Road
Edinburgh
EH88DL

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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