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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.

Details

The Foundation supports projects that help improve the lives of individuals and communities experiencing disadvantage all across Scotland. Their support can be split into three areas: reducing isolation, reducing inequalities, and improving health and wellbeing.

They fund community groups and small charities who are struggling to secure funds through mainstream funders or who have unsuccessfully explored all the statutory sources of funding.

Applications must demonstrate how they meet at least two of the Foundation's values:

  • Inclusion
  • Respect
  • Excellence
  • Innovation

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: Fife Edinburgh Glasgow Aberdeen Angus Dundee Perth and Kinross

Fund type

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

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Who can apply

Community groups and small charities, based within Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeen and Angus.

When to apply

Not currently accepting applications. Will reopen in 2025, check back for details.

How to apply

Applications can be downloaded from the Foundation website and submitted by email.

Contact information

Exclusions

Premium information

Activites funded: Housing and shelter Advice and information Arts and culture Education and training Employability services Financial advice and support Health care and wellbeing Mental health care Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Economically/socially disadvantaged Families Socially isolated people People in poverty Ill-health Disabilities Local communities

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