The right support at the right time

Navigating the wealth of available support and resources for the third sector can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve compiled a short list of practical tools and links on our website directing our funded partners to free guidance and support we think is particularly useful.  

What you’ll find on our website 

The useful links on our ‘Guidance and resources’ page covers a variety of topics, including: 

• Digital skills support – Helping organisations build capacity and confidence in using digital tools effectively. 
• Finding funding – Signposting organisations to grants and funding opportunities that align with their needs. 
• Growing climate confidence – Resources for organisations looking to understand and respond to the climate and nature crises. 

These are just a few areas we focus on, and we are always looking to develop the list.  

The right support at the right time 

Recently, we’ve added a link to the Crisis Recovery service operated by Community Enterprise (on behalf of a range of support organisations and sector networks).

This is a quick-response service that aims to offer tailored guidance and support to third sector organisations facing serious challenges. Alongside The Robertson Trust, we’ve also provided some funding to help this service respond to rising demand.

Initiatives like this demonstrate how funders and support bodies can work together to strengthen the wider sector. Data and intelligence from such services offer funders a rich source of insight and learning about the sector’s needs, too. 

Free support from Inspiring Scotland’s Specialist Volunteer Network 

We are also pleased to connect organisations to other funders who offer free resources and expertise.

A fantastic example is Inspiring Scotland’s Specialist Volunteer Network (SVN). This initiative connects third sector organisations with experienced professionals who can provide pro bono support in areas like business planning, HR, marketing, legal advice, and more. 

Accessing tailored, expert support at no cost can make a huge difference, whether you’re a small charity looking to refine your strategy or a social enterprise needing guidance on governance. By tapping into this network, organisations can strengthen their operations, enhance their impact, and build resilience for the future. 

Help us highlight what’s available 

Sharing knowledge and co-investing in effective resources is just one of the ways funders can support third sector organisations to thrive.

Whether it’s signposting to digital skills training, funding opportunities, or expert volunteer support, we want to help organisations find the guidance they need, when they need it. 

Explore the useful links here: https://www.williamgrantfoundation.org.uk/guidance-and-resources/.

Please let us know if there are additional tools we could be highlighting – email us at foundation@wgrant.com.