Aims/priorities: The Foundation supports registered charities based and working in the UK for projects that enhance the quality of life in local communities and address themes set out by the Foundation.
The current funding rounds is for projects that help deliver the outcomes set out in the ScottishPower Foundation's Strategic Plan 2026 to 2029.
Projects need to show how they contribute to at least one of the following strategic outcomes:
- Education, training and research – to support education, training and research that improves access to opportunities and strengthens employability with outcomes:
- People from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups* have increased access to STEM learning opportunities
- People from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups are more employable.
- Biodiversity and Environment - for the protection and enhancement of biodiversity and the environment, with outcomes:
- People are better informed about how to take action to protect our planet.
- People are better able to adopt more sustainable practices to reduce waste.
- Natural environments are better protected.
- Wildlife species are better protected.
- Art and Culture – to protect and safeguard artistic and cultural heritage by supporting conservation and restoration, and improving access to the arts, with outcomes:
- Cultural heritage is better preserved for future generations.
- People from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups have increased access to the arts.
- Social Action - to provide economic security by supporting social inclusion and reducing poverty, prioritising child and in-work poverty, with outcomes:
- Households experiencing poverty are better able to access the support they need.
- People with disabilities/long-term health conditions are better able to access the support they need.
- Older people are better able to access the support they need.
- New Technologies – to reduce digital exclusion and improve access to essential services and opportunities with outcomes:
- People from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups are more digitally included.
- People from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups have more opportunities to use new technologies as a means of creative expression.
Who can apply? Charities registered with one of the UK charity regulators for at least two full years are eligible to apply.
Applicants must have:
- An active board of at least three unrelated trustees.
- At least one year of published accounts covering a 12-month operating period that show as received on the relevant charity regulator website.
- A set of last published accounts showing their income was greater than £100,000 but does not exceed £5 million.
- A bank account into which the funding is to be made that is not based in a restricted country (ie tax haven, high corruption risk or sanctioned country).
- A zero tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in any form, are committed to providing an inclusive and respectful environment for all individuals, and operate in full compliance with applicable UK employment and equality legislation.
Grant amount: Between £50,000 and £100,000 are available for a one-year period.
Projects must start between 31 March 2027 and 31 December 2027 and be completed within 12 months.
The amount of funding should be proportionate to the organisation's size, and cannot exceed 50% of the organisation's income shown in their most recent published accounts.
Application process: Guidance notes and an online eligibility pre-application form can be found on the ScottishPower Foundation's website. Applicants should complete this pre-application form to confirm eligibility, they will then be sent a link to the full application form.
Deadline: Friday, 24 July 2026 (12 noon) or when 350 applications have been submitted, whichever comes first.
Contact information: Email: info@scottishpowerfoundation.com