We fund grassroots organisations supporting women and girls across Scotland: from the Highlands to the Borders. Every grant strengthens local leadership and ensures vital support reaches those who need it most.
Transparent funding for women and girls in Scotland, delivered through trusted grassroots organisations.
Since our beginnings in 2002 we have:
Awarded in Grants
Organisations Funded, in 1085 grants
Local Authorities Reached
As a funder focused exclusively on women and girls in Scotland, we see firsthand how targeted grants unlock disproportionate impact.
A modest grant can mean:
We do more than fund projects.
We create time and space for women’s participation.
By encouraging grants that support growth, sustainability and leadership, we help organisations strengthen their long-term impact.
Our vision is a Scotland where every woman and girl is empowered to contribute fully to a thriving and equitable society.
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We fund work that enables women and girls to thrive in everyday life—economically, socially and educationally. This can include confidence-building, skills and employability, leadership pathways, social connection, and financial resilience.
We support approaches that help women and girls heal from trauma, abuse and other harms—practically and therapeutically. This can include recovery support, peer networks, specialist services, and projects that reduce barriers to health and wellbeing.
We invest in collective power so change lasts. Rise includes movement-building, organising, and coalition work; campaigns and advocacy led by and for women and girls; leadership in communities; and efforts that shift policy, practice and culture.
If your work benefits women and girls in Scotland and the fit isn’t obvious, tell us about the need and the difference you’re making—we’ll look for the best route to support.
Our historic investment themes continue to live within the new framework:
Stories from the organisations strengthening women and girls in Scotland.
As a registered Scottish charity, we apply rigorous assessment, independent panels and clear reporting to ensure funding for women’s organisations delivers measurable impact.
Our Board of Trustees brings expertise in:
The Board provides strategic direction, financial oversight and accountability for all grantmaking decisions.
We operate with:
We publish annual reports detailing how funds are raised, allocated and monitored. Donors and partners can see exactly how resources are directed and the difference they make.
Trust is earned. We protect it carefully.
For donors seeking high-impact funding for women and girls in Scotland, we offer expertise, local insight and efficient grantmaking.
Give through us to reach small groups that lack fundraising teams.
We handle assessment, grant panels and reporting.
Your gift will reach women in Perth, Inverness, the Borders and beyond, through mentors, safe spaces, practical support and community-led change.
Together, we strengthen Scotland.
