Supporting positive change, globally and locally.

The SEAD Fund gives small grants to community groups and individuals, to run or kick-start action that engages people, has a demonstrable impact, and links local issues with those experienced by others around the world.

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What we fund

SEAD provides small grants – typically £250 – for individuals or groups. We fund positive action and campaigning, and we look for proposals where the grant will have the most impact: for example, helping a new campaign to get started, or funding a specific, concrete action for a local community. We do not normally fund travel, such as visiting a conference.

We promote social justice, with a focus on these areas:

Tackling Poverty
Climate Justice
Women's Rights
Building Community
AI Risks & Benefits
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About SEAD

Founded in 1978, SEAD stands for Scottish Education and Action for Development. SEAD has two main aims:

  1. To challenge the causes of poverty, social injustice and environmental degradation.
  2. To support the community-based movement for positive social change – people collectively tackling challenges which have both a local and global perspective.

Our work is based on the following principles:

  • People-powered solutions.
  • Rooted in mutual solidarity.
  • We can all learn from each other.

SEAD is run by volunteers. Join us – or donate to fund more projects.