Boost Fund Offers £750,000 to communities across Scotland
By Corra Foundation
Fund reopens to community-led organisations across Scotland who support local people affected by poverty or disadvantage
Corra Foundation announces the Boost Fund reopens today, with grants available of up to £3,000 for constituted groups/charities and up to £1,500 for unconstituted groups. Boost is open to community-led organisations across Scotland who support local people affected by poverty or disadvantage.
Boost is delivered by Corra and is a partnership programme between the STV Children’s Appeal, Comic Relief, Foundation Scotland, Corra and supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Thanks to the generous support of our funding partners, a total of £750,000 is available until March 2026.
Carolyn Sawers, CEO of Corra, said:
“Small, accessible grants are so important to community groups. The Boost Fund has quick turnarounds on funding decisions and offers funding to more informal groups. It’s about boosting community-led efforts, ensuring that people with ideas for positive change are supported to take them into action. I’m so pleased that, thanks to new support from Foundation Scotland and players of People’s Postcode Lottery, that Boost can reopen even bigger and bolder than before.”
Natalie Wright, Head of STV Children’s Appeal, said:
“Community-led organisations play a critical role in tackling child poverty, delivering vital support to families most in need. Their deep ties to local communities enable them to respond with compassion, innovation, and real impact.
By working in partnership with Corra and other funders, we have a powerful opportunity to strengthen these efforts and help create lasting change in the lives of children and families in all parts of Scotland.”
Samir Patel, CEO of Comic Relief, said:
“We are proud to be supporting Corra Foundation’s Boost Fund to help get more urgent support to people impacted by poverty across Scotland. Being right on the frontline of providing essential services, locally led grass roots organisations have a deep understanding of the many complex challenges that people experiencing poverty face daily. At Comic Relief, we believe those who are closest to the issues have the best solutions and look forward to seeing how the Boost Fund will build on the incredible work already happening in communities up and down the country to reach those most in need.”
Giles Ruck, CEO of Foundation Scotland, said:
“As Scotland’s Community Foundation, it is our job to walk alongside and respond to communities, channelling funds where they are most needed. We know that community-led support is central to helping children and families facing poverty and its impacts, and this is why we are supporting the Boost Fund. Corra is a long-standing and respected partner of Foundation Scotland, and it has been our privilege to contribute to this programme.”
Laura Chow, head of charities at People’s Postcode Lottery, said:
“Community organisations are often the first to step up and support people facing real challenges. Players of People’s Postcode Lottery can, through the Boost Fund, help such local groups deliver support to communities across Scotland. With more backing and ambition, we look forward to seeing the impact of the fund in neighbourhoods across the country.”
For groups interested in applying:
- Applications for Boost open at 12noon on 29 July 2025
- £500 – £3,000 is available to constituted groups and charities with an annual income of £50,000 or less.
- Unconstituted/small groups providing local community activities but without a written constitution, can apply for up to £1,500.
- Interested applicants should visit the Corra Foundation website at www.corra.scot/grants/boost-fund/ for more information.
For media enquiries or further information about Boost, please contact comms@corra.scot.
