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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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Age Scotland - Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity Fund

Details

The purpose of the Fund is to support and encourage community-led, grassroots support for people with lived experience of dementia that helps them to live better in their community.

The fund has the following aims:

  • Addressing gaps in mainstream support for people living with dementia and unpaid carers in their community
  • Enabling people with lived experience to take part in ordinary activities and stay connected to their community
  • Integrating approaches that will include and empower people living with dementia and unpaid carers
  • Support intergenerational activity, such as working with young carers/family members, or including young people in the community

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Annually awarded:
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Who can apply

Smaller, grassroots organisations and groups. The fund is open to both new and established organisations, including those with and without a constitution.

When to apply

Currently closed.

How to apply

Full guidance and application can be found on the Age UK website.

Contact information

Activites funded: Befriending and mentoring Community facilities Community safety Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Carers Families Older people Ill-health

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Last reviewed 3 months ago

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