Introducing Individual Membership

Scottish Grantmakers is the membership organisation for grantmaking charities and individuals working in Scotland. Our charitable purposes are to share best practice in grantmaking, to promote the voluntary sector and the effectiveness of charities.

Across Scotland, grantmaking foundations hold nearly £4 billion in assets and, together, direct over £600 million each year towards causes and promise. Yet much of this grant giving remains intricate, unstable, and often invisible.

At Scottish Grantmakers, we believe that building a community where funders can listen and learn strengthens the practice of giving, key to unlocking Scotland’s potential for social impact.

To help support our mission, Scottish Grantmakers is delighted to launch a new membership category which is designed for individuals engaged in, connected to, or exploring grantmaking and philanthropy across Scotland and beyond.

Why join?

Close access to a well-established community of over 58 funders and sector peers (please see a full list of members on our website)
Invitations to online and in-person events sharing insight and best practice from industry leaders. Recent topics have explored social investment as a route to deeper impact, practical AI demonstrations with open conversation, and the art of building trusting relationships with charities
Opportunities to stay informed on the latest news affecting grantmaking, charities, and the voluntary sector
A forum to build meaningful relationships, collaborate with others, and shape practice around the challenges and possibilities in the sector

Could we be a good fit for you?

The individuals listed below are those we believe would particularly benefit from membership. If you don’t see yourself reflected or are unsure whether you’re eligible for membership, we would still love for you to get in touch so we can explore this together.

Independent philanthropists and individual donors
Professionals working in or alongside grantmaking and philanthropy
Trustees and those involved in family philanthropy
Academics, researchers, and policy professionals
Charity and social sector professionals
Students and early-career individuals
Those moving into grantmaking roles or transitioning careers

Price:

£50 per annum

Scottish Grantmakers is a registered OSCR charity (SC050813) which means our membership fee is reinvested directly into our charitable purposes as listed on both the Scottish Grantmakers and OSCR website.

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