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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.

Summary

Royal London, in partnership with The School for Social Entrepreneurs are looking for innovative, ambitious leaders of social enterprise and social ventures in UK and Ireland working in two key areas aligned to Royal London’s purpose:

  • Building financial resilience in society
  • Enabling a fair and inclusive move to net zero

Changemakers offers social entrepreneurs a year-long, in-depth and supportive learning programme based on your business needs, a substantial grant to support your business development, bespoke consultancy, and opportunities to work with Royal London to create change and scale your impact.

Participants on this programme receive: 

  • A full programme of support, including 1-2-1 expert consultancy, learning sessions and action learning with other social entrepreneurs.
  • A grant of £20,000 in the first year, with opportunities to access further funding in years two and three. 
  • The chance to collaborate, and build a relationship with Royal London.

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant, Other resources
Type of cost:
Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Who can apply

Social enterprises/ventures at any early stage and ready to grow income from trading. or more established organisations looking to grow into a new area or develop a new idea.

When to apply

The programme will kick off in September 2024, with regular learning sessions until July 2025.

How to apply

Complete an expression of interest via the School for Social Entrepreneurs website.

Contact information

Activites funded: Advice & information Environment Financial advice & support Energy

Beneficiaries funded: Voluntary sector organisations

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School For Social Entrepreneurs - Scotland