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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.

Details

Local Community Groups are able to apply for funding to support the group and to develop a new or ongoing project in partnership with their local store. Successful applicants will receive an initial grant of up to £1,000 and begin a partnership with their local One Stop store.

This programme is designed to support community groups or organisations operating within two miles of a One Stop store and which are;

  • Tackling food poverty
  • Supporting the vulnerable
  • Supporting the elderly
  • Supporting low-income families
  • Running youth sports teams
  • Reducing / recycling waste
  • Improving the environment

In addition to a grant, tailored support from the store teams will help community causes to increase or improve their service by assisting in areas such as but not limited to; volunteering support, fundraising and awareness-raising.

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: West Lothian Glasgow North Lanarkshire Renfrewshire Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Borders

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant, Corporate sponsorship, 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

To be eligible to apply, your organisation or project location address must be within two miles of a One Stop store. Check the One Stop website to see if your nearest store has funding available.

When to apply

Now open. Apply by 30 June 2025.

Next funding round opens on 1 September.

Next deadline: 30 Jun 2025

How to apply

Apply online via the One Stop website.

Contact information

Exclusions

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Activites funded: Community facilities Environment Financial advice and support General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Mental health care Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged Families Homeless or badly housed Socially isolated people People in poverty Mental health conditions Older people Ill-health Disabilities Local communities Young people Urban communities

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