Common Good Fund

The Common Good Fund is used to support services and projects that benefit communities in Aberdeen City.

Common Good Funds are generally made up of property (including land, buildings, and investments) that belonged to the historic burghs of Scotland. The funds continue to exist for the common good of people who live in these areas today.

Who can apply

You can apply to the Common Good Fund as an individual or on behalf of a group.

You must live, or your organisation must operate, in the Aberdeen City Council area.

Your application must be for something that will benefit the community in Aberdeen City.

Please read the below document for more information on the qualifying criteria.

Closing date for applications is Friday 3 November 2023.

Who can’t apply

We can't accept applications for projects or activities that:

  • Do not benefit the wider community.
  • Promote political beliefs.
  • Seek to make a profit from the fund.
  • Have already started or been paid for.

Contact details

Common Good Fund
Finance
Aberdeen City Council
Marischal College
Level 1 West, Business Hub 7
Broad Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1AB

Any queries please contact Accounting@aberdeencity.gov.uk