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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.

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The Veterans’ Foundation provides grants to eligible organisations that provide assistance to serving and former members of the armed forces community, operational qualified seafarers and their immediate families.

The range of charities and organisations supported is extensive and covers every aspect of social care and includes but is not limited to: homelessness, employability, financial disadvantage, disability, welfare issues, mental health, marriage guidance, care during old age and confidence building.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

All registered charities and other organizations that support the armed forces community (veterans, serving service people and immediate dependants), including Merchant Navy veterans who have served on operations, may apply.

When to apply

Small grants: This is a rolling funding programme, with no specific closing date.

Standard and Salary grants: Upcoming deadlines are:

  • 20 January 2025 - for a decision in March 2025
  • 31 March 2025 - for a decision in June 2025
  • 21 July 2025 - for a decision in September 2025

Next deadline: 20 Jan 2025

How to apply

Apply online via the Foundation's website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Advice and information Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Education and training Employability services Financial advice and support Health care and wellbeing Mental health care Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Veterans and armed forces personnel

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