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Research, Advocacy and Development Fund

The Pilgrim Trust's Research, Advocacy and Development Fund allows the Trust to make strategic interventions in their areas of interest, where they may bring about systemic change, drive forward policy and practice, or strengthen the sector. The fund supports projects, ideas and organisations that do research, advocacy and sector development work in young women's mental health and preservation and conservation of historic buildings and collections. The Trust aims to be more conversational rather than transactional in their approach. Normally they build partnerships and then invite applications for initiatives they are interested in supporting. This is a strategic fund with a small pot of funding set aside for this work. The Trust emphasizes being flexible, unbureaucratic, collaborative and pioneering in their approach. While they are always happy to hear about projects and ideas, at the moment they are unlikely to support further research and advocacy work in the young women's mental health field as they already have a couple of proposals under development. Interested applicants are encouraged to email the Director directly to discuss proposals.

Pitch Pots

Pitch Pots provides funding support to Film Hub Scotland members to enhance their film programming with impactful one-off events and special initiatives. The fund offers up to £1,000 for projects that help widen audiences and enhance programmes, including activities such as commissioning descriptive subtitles for screenings, marketing campaigns to support new seasons, or bringing in guest speakers for Q&As and introductions. Applications should address one or more of the priority areas outlined in BFI's Screen Culture 2033 strategy, including engaging with children and young people, accessing a wider choice of film, tackling social, economic and geographic barriers, and engaging with heritage collections that reflect the diversity of the UK. The fund operates on a rolling basis until March 2026, though it is currently closed for 2025/26 applications. Film Hub Scotland provides support through one-to-one funding surgeries to help applicants develop their proposals, and the BFI offers an Access Support Fund to assist with application completion.

Film Exhibition Fund

The BFI FAN Film Exhibition Fund supports Film Hub Scotland members to reach new and diverse audiences. As part of the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN), Film Hub Scotland awards funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery to support audience-facing screening activity that helps audiences across Scotland access and enjoy a broad range of films, regardless of geography or circumstance. Film Hub Scotland Members can apply for £2,000 – £10,000 to support audience-facing screening projects that meet BFI FAN's priority outcomes. Support can cover programming, marketing, audience development, accessibility and associated screening costs. The fund will support activity taking place from May 2025 – January 2026. Applications should outline how projects will address one or more priority areas outlined in BFI's Screen Culture 2033 strategy, including: engaging with children and young people, accessing a wider choice of film, tackling social, economic and geographic barriers, and engaging with heritage collections that reflect the diversity of the UK.