Apply Now: Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund (UK)

Deadline: 05-Oct-2026

The Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund provides financial support for the development and installation of new, permanent and fully accessible Changing Places Toilets (CPTs) across Scotland. The £10 million Scottish Government fund, managed by Inspiring Scotland, prioritises areas and types of locations where accessible Changing Places facilities are currently limited.

About the Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund

Changing Places Toilets are specialist accessible facilities designed for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets independently. Unlike conventional accessible toilets, a Changing Places Toilet typically provides additional space and specialist equipment to enable people with complex or profound disabilities to use toilet facilities safely and with dignity. The Scotland fund aims to increase the availability of these facilities in communities and locations where provision remains insufficient. What Does the Fund Support? The fund can support the development and installation of new permanent Changing Places Toilets.

Eligible costs and activities include:

Design costs. Site surveys. Planning permission fees. Building warrant fees. Installation of modular Changing Places Toilets. Adaptation of an existing building to incorporate a new Changing Places Toilet. Projects should result in a new, permanent CPT rather than simply maintaining an existing facility. Why Changing Places Toilets Matter Standard accessible toilets do not provide the space or specialist equipment required by everyone with complex disabilities. Changing Places facilities can help people who require: Additional space for a person and their carer. Specialist changing equipment. Appropriate hygiene facilities. Safe and dignified personal care. Accessible facilities when away from home. Expanding CPT provision can therefore improve accessibility and enable people with complex disabilities and their carers to participate more fully in community life. Who Is Eligible? The fund is open to eligible not-for-profit incorporated organisations. Organisations applying on behalf of another organisation. Public sector bodies therefore cannot apply directly for funding through this opportunity. What Is an Incorporated Not-for-Profit Organisation? An incorporated not-for-profit organisation is a legally established organisation with its own organisational identity and structure, operating for community or social purposes rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders. Examples relevant to this fund include SCIOs, Companies Limited by Guarantee, Community Interest Companies and Community Benefit Societies. How the Fund Can Be Used Funding can support different stages of establishing a new CPT. Development Costs Applicants can seek support for preparatory work such as: Architectural or design work. Surveys. Planning permission. Building warrant fees. These costs can help organisations develop a viable CPT project before construction or installation. Modular CPT Installation Funding can support the installation of a modular Changing Places Toilet where this approach is suitable for the proposed location. Building Adaptation The fund can also support the adaptation of an existing building to create a new permanent Changing Places Toilet. This provides an option for organisations that already have suitable premises but need to modify part of the building to provide an appropriate CPT facility. How to Apply Eligible organisations should first establish that both the organisation and proposed project meet the fund requirements.

Step 1: Check Organisational Eligibility

Confirm that your organisation is:

Not-for-profit. Incorporated. An eligible organisational structure such as a charity, SCIO, Company Limited by Guarantee, CIC or Community Benefit Society.

Step 2: Identify the Proposed Location

Determine where the new Changing Places Toilet will be developed. Consider whether the location is in an area or type of venue where CPT provision is currently limited, as the fund is particularly focused on addressing gaps in provision.

Step 3: Define the Project

Determine whether the project involves:

Development and design work. Installation of a modular CPT. Adaptation of an existing building. Clearly explain how the proposed facility will increase access to permanent Changing Places provision.

Step 4: Identify Development Requirements

Where relevant, identify requirements such as: Design. Surveys. Planning permission. Building warrants. Building adaptation. CPT installation.

Step 5: Prepare Supporting Information

Applicants should provide the information requested through the fund’s application process and demonstrate that the organisation has the capacity to deliver the proposed project.

Step 6: Submit the Application

Submit the completed application through the process specified by Inspiring Scotland, which manages the Scottish Government fund. Project Considerations Applicants should ensure that the proposed CPT is practical, permanent and appropriate for its intended users. A strong project proposal should clearly explain: The need for a Changing Places Toilet at the proposed location. The people who will benefit. Why existing toilet provision is insufficient. The proposed location and accessibility. Whether the project involves a modular facility or building adaptation. Development and installation requirements. How the project will increase accessible toilet provision. Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applicants should avoid:

Applying as an ineligible organisation. Applying on behalf of another organisation. Proposing a project that only maintains an existing CPT. Treating a standard accessible toilet as equivalent to a Changing Places Toilet. Failing to demonstrate the need for the facility. Omitting relevant development requirements. Providing insufficient information about the proposed location. Applying through an organisation that is not incorporated. Including commercial or profit-focused a