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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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

Argyll & Bute Council

Currently open funds

Argyll & Bute Council - Empty Business Property Grant

The grant scheme will provide financial incentive to property owners/tenants/potential occupiers to bring an empty business property back into productive use.

Next deadline: 31 Mar 2026

Last reviewed about 6 hours ago

The Provost's Fund for Bute Residents

The fund is administered by the Bute and Cowal Area Committee, and benefits from the fund can be paid out to the deserving poor of the Burgh of Rothesay. Applications to the fund must be made in November each year, and grants are paid out in December.

Next deadline: 23 Nov 2025

Last reviewed about 6 hours ago

Argyll & Bute Council - Strategic Events and Festivals Fund

Open to organisers who are intending to hold strategic events and festivals in Argyll and Bute. Events and festivals must contribute significantly to the culture, heritage and economy of Argyll and Bute whilst reaching a national/international audience.

Next deadline: 17 Nov 2025

Last reviewed 29 days ago

Currently closed funds

Argyll & Bute Council - Supporting Communities Fund

The fund supports community groups in Argyll & Bute. Priorities include: social inclusion; rural isolation; quality of life for residents; visitors to the area; health and wellbeing; environment; skills development; employment.

Last reviewed 24 days ago

Argyll and the Islands Community Led Local Development Fund

Supports community led activity which aims to advance inclusion, equality, and diversity. The fund priorities are eradicating child poverty, growing the economy, the climate emergency and improving public services.

Last reviewed about 2 months ago