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Recently opened funds
British Ecological Society - Outreach and Engagement Grants
Grants are available to promote and engage the public with the science of ecology.
Due to open: 12 Jun 2025
Heart Research UK - Healthy Heart Grants
Funding is available for new community projects working with adults, that focus on promoting healthy hearts and reducing the risk factors associated with heart diseases.
Due to open: 11 Jun 2025
Bank of Scotland Foundation - Energise
Energise is an innovative, trusting and bold grants programme enabling grassroots charities to grow and support more vulnerable people.
Due to open: 2 Jun 2025
The Ironmongers' Company - Grants to Charities
The Ironmongers’ Company wishes to support projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential.
Due to open: 31 May 2025
The W.G. Edwards Charitable Foundation
Trustees are interested in supporting a diverse range of charities which support older people over the age of 65, from large institutions to small community-run organisations. Grants are loosely divided into health and community categories.
Due to open: 19 May 2025
The Magdalen Hospital Trust
Funding for projects working with vulnerable children and young adults, especially those at risk of sexual and other forms of exploitation.
Due to open: 19 May 2025
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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national membership organisation for the voluntary sector. Our mission is to support, promote and develop a confident, sustainable voluntary sector in Scotland.
We're passionate about what the voluntary sector can achieve. Along with our community of members, we believe that charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups make Scotland a better place.
