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The Scottish Building Society Foundation will aim to invest in the long-term future of communities in Scotland. They are looking to provide financial support to charities and community groups.

Applications that address any of the following issues are particularly welcomed:

• Community facilities, services, transport, open spaces, affordable housing, community development, reduction of poverty, and care of the elderly
• Community or local events
• Youth and education, providing training opportunities and support for vulnerable youngsters
• Promoting care and support of vulnerable people; improving community safety, minimising isolation, and maximising wellbeing

Grant requests to support a wide range of costs and activities will be considered, such as equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities, and capital costs to purchase or develop community assets.

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Geographical areas funded: South Ayrshire Edinburgh Glasgow Aberdeen Highland Scottish Borders

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Registered charities, Constituted voluntary and community organisations, and Community companies. Community interest companies can apply if they meet the minimum governance standards.

Priority will be given to organisations operating in the following local authorities – Scottish Borders, City of Edinburgh, Glasgow City, Aberdeen City, South Ayrshire and Highland.

Maximum annual income:

£250,000

When to apply

This Fund is now closed for applications and will reopen in May 2025.

How to apply

Apply online via the Foundation Scotland website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport Health care and wellbeing Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged Socially isolated people People in poverty Older people Local communities Young people

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