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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.

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The Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh Community Grants Fund

Details

The Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh Community Grants Fund is an extension of their charitable work and aims to support not-for-profit organisations working in the following themes:

  • Social needs
  • Youth
  • Elderly
  • Education
  • Environmental
  • Social Enterprise
  • Healthcare
  • Sport
  • Culture and the Arts

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Geographical areas funded: East Lothian Edinburgh Midlothian West Lothian

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital

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
  • Community companies e.g. companies limited by guarantee, community benefit societies or Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations
  • Community Interest Companies are eligible to apply if they meet the Fund’s minimum governance standards
Maximum annual income:
£500,000

When to apply

Now open. Closes on 29 August 2025 (decisions in December).

There are two funding rounds each year, usually in February and August.

Next deadline: 29 Aug 2025

How to apply

Apply online via the Foundation Scotland website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Education and training Environment General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Sport and physical activity Social care and welfare Justice, equality and law Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Children Older people Local communities Young people

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