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Supporting charities that make a real difference to children, families, vulnerable people and communities across Scotland and throughout Great Britain.

Jackpot Community Trust helps distribute funding raised through What a Lotto, The Scotto and the Scottish Children’s Lottery to a wide range of worthwhile causes.

The charities we support work in many different areas, from helping children and young people to supporting mental health, tackling poverty, reducing isolation, assisting families in crisis and improving lives within local communities.

Each organisation has its own focus, but they all share the same purpose: to deliver practical, meaningful support where it is needed most. Through every lottery ticket purchased, players help these charities continue their important work.

Applying for for your charity

Helping charities access support for meaningful community projects

Jackpot Community Trust welcomes applications from charities and community organisations that deliver positive impact for children, families, vulnerable people and communities. Funding is available to support practical projects, services and initiatives that improve lives, reduce disadvantage and create lasting benefit. This page gives you an overview of who can apply, what we may support and how the application process works.

Who can apply?

Funding may be available to registered charities, community groups, voluntary organisations and not-for-profit bodies working in Scotland or across Great Britain, depending on the fund or lottery income stream.
Applicants should be able to show that their work delivers clear public benefit and supports people or communities in need.

What types of projects can be supported?

  • Funding could help support projects such as:
  • Community support services
  • Children and young people’s projects
  • Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Family support programmes
  • Projects tackling poverty or hardship
  • Services for older or isolated people
  • Disability support services
  • Local outreach and advice services

What we look for

When reviewing applications, Jackpot Community Trust may consider:

  • The people or communities who will benefit
  • The need for the project or service
  • How the funding will be used
  • The expected impact of the work
  • The organisation’s experience and governance
  • Whether the project offers good value and measurable outcomes

 

How to apply

To begin the application process, please complete our funding enquiry form with details of your organisation, the people you support and the project you would like funded.

Once your enquiry has been received, the Trust will review the information and may contact you for further details before deciding whether to invite a full application.

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Organisation Details
Contact Details
About Your Organisation
Funding Request