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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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The Scottish Government - Victim Surcharge Fund

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The Victim Surcharge Fund (VSF) is available to organisations who provide direct support to victims of crime. It can be used to provide emergency household, food, utility, or clothing expenses for those escaping domestic abuse, or for installation of alarm systems to help victims feel safe, in line with published Guidance.

The VSF is intended to supplement and enhance support services that Victim Support Organisations (VSOs) already provide to victims of crime and is primarily intended to help victims who are already accessing the services of VSOs.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

Any organisation of two years standing which provides support to victims of crime.

When to apply

Currently Closed.

How to apply

Victims' organisations interested in applying to the Fund can request an application form by emailing VictimSurchargefund@gov.scot

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Housing & shelter Advice & information Advocacy Community safety Transport Financial advice & support Health care & wellbeing Mental health care Respite & holidays Justice, equality & law

Beneficiaries funded: Carers Children Families LGBTQI people Men Mental health conditions Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Victims of crime & abuse Women & girls Young people

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