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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 Sport and Physical Activity Fund supports voluntary sport organisations embedded in their community to increase participation in sport and physical activity, particularly in under-represented groups.

Funding is to establish new or enhance existing activities increasing the number of people being active in Glasgow. Grants can cover a range of costs including:

  • Short Term Facility Hire Costs (recommended 6 weeks).
  • Sports and Safety Equipment costs
  • Coach Education and Volunteer training costs
  • Marketing and Promotion (£250 max)
  • Hardship Costs that remove barriers for underrepresented individuals.
  • Delivery costs for a paid coach to set up activity (maximum 6 weeks).

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Geographical areas funded: Glasgow

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Revenue
Applicant success rate:
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Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Who can apply

Voluntary organisations who enable and support communities to get and stay active. Organisations must have their own bank account and be appropriately constituted.

When to apply

Apply at any time. They assess applications each month with the deadline for consideration the final day of the previous month. They encourage you to apply 6 weeks - 2 months prior to your project start date.

The next deadlines for consideration are below:

  • Friday 31st January 2025
  • Friday 28th February 2025

Next deadline: 3 Feb 2025

How to apply

Prior to submitting your application they advise that you read the award guidelines and speak to your Sports Development Officer for advice.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Sport and physical activity

Beneficiaries funded: Black and Ethnic Minorities Economically/socially disadvantaged General public LGBTQI people People in poverty Older people Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Local communities Women and girls Urban communities

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