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Supporting Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

Friends of the National Libraries

  • Friends of the National Libraries saves our written and printed heritage through acquisition grants to national and regional archives, libraries and collections. FNL's contribution to the UK’s national book, manuscript and archive collections is unrivalled. It is the only UK charity focusing solely on supporting acquisitions in this area: it is the equivalent of the Art Fund for rare books, manuscripts and fine bindings.
  • PO Box 4291,
    Reading,
    Berkshire,
    RG8 9JA

Currently open funds

Friends of the National Libraries Grants

Helps regional, national and specialist libraries, archives and museums acquire books, manuscripts and archives that they could not otherwise afford.

Next deadline: 1 Jun 2024

Last reviewed about 2 months ago