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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 SURF Awards provide an opportunity for regeneration projects of all sizes to demonstrate value to funders and partners, support team-building and develop a national profile.

The purpose of the SURF Awards is:

  • To recognise and reward best practice and innovation in community regeneration;
  • To promote and disseminate best practice across Scotland as means of sharing knowledge and experience, and thereby enhancing future policy and practice;
  • To highlight the role that regeneration projects have in improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities.

2025 categories are TBC.

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:
Prize/award
Type of cost:
Revenue

Fund award sizes

Notes on award amounts:
Premium information

Who can apply

It is open to all community regeneration projects in Scotland that are currently in place or that have been completed within two years of the closing date.

When to apply

Currently closed. Will open on 5 June 2025. Applications close at 5pm on 1 September 2025 (for decision by 4 December)

Next deadline: 1 Sep 2025

How to apply

Complete the application form on the SURF website and submit via email to emma@surf.scot

Contact information

Activites funded: Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities

Beneficiaries funded: Rural communities Local communities Voluntary sector organisations Urban communities

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