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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.

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The programme provides specialist support for social entrepreneurs to help them grow as social leaders. They combine cash and coaching to help nurture ideas and grow impact. It doesn't matter what stage of development your social venture is at. It can be an idea on paper, or a social venture in practice already.

If successful, depending on your age, location, and the sectors in which you and your social venture operate, you will be assigned to one of their programmes for funding and up to a year of support. They aim to fund individuals/ventures which make a difference to people's lives, communities, or the planet.

They are committed to 50% of awards going to Black, Asian and minority ethnic social entrepreneurs, and/or disabled social entrepreneurs across their funding programmes.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK

Fund type

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

Fund award sizes

Maximum:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

They can support you if you:

  • Are aged 16 and over
  • Are living in and working to benefit people in the United Kingdom
  • Have an idea or have been operating for less than 4 years
  • Are willing to participate in a learning experience
  • Have a real social impact
  • Fulfil a clear need and demand and have clear outputs and goals

When to apply

They recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. Applications can be submitted at any time, with cut off dates every three months.

Next deadline: 30 Sep 2025

How to apply

Apply online via the UnLtd website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Employability services Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged Older people Unemployed

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