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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 William Syson Foundation - Small Grants Fund

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The Small Grants Fund welcomes applications from arts charities working in any art form or cross-art form including but not limited to visual arts, performing arts, poetry, literature, film-making, music, photography, and digital arts.

The Fund can only accept applications from arts charities registered in Scotland. They aim to provide a response within 10 weeks from the closing date. Please submit a brief, simple application form submitted with audited / independently examined annual accounts and up-to-date child protection/vulnerable adult safeguarding policies.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

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

Fund award sizes

Maximum:
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Annually awarded:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

  • charities whose core objects/purpose is to advance the arts
  • must be registered as a charity in Scotland, with a bank account in the name of the charity
  • based in Scotland and operating for the benefit of people in Scotland
  • annual income of less than £500,000
  • have been operating for at least 12 months and be able to supply annual audited / examined accounts
Maximum annual income:
£500,000

When to apply

Currently Closed.

The open window periods for Small Grants Fund Rounds in 2025 are:

  • ROUND 6 – from noon on Monday 17 March - noon on Friday 28 March 2025
  • ROUND 7 - from noon on Monday 1 September - noon on Friday 12 September 2025

Next deadline: 28 Mar 2025

How to apply

Download and complete the application form via the website, and submit with the accounts and protection policies as advised on the website guidance.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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Last reviewed 13 days ago

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The William Syson Foundation