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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

Community grants will be available for local charities to increase funding for challenges specific to their local communities. In Scotland, Buchanan Galleries is the local Landsec site.

Grants are unrestricted and are designed to support daily activities.

The Community Grants Panels will consider the following when deciding which causes to support:

  • Understanding of local need – The extent to which your organisation understands and supports the needs of the community it is serving.
  • Impact of funding – The difference this funding will make to your organisation and your activities.
  • Evidence of previous work – The existing work has your organisation already carried out in this area.

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: Glasgow

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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Who can apply

You must be voluntarily run, non-profit making and operated with no undue restrictions or limitations on membership. Exceptions may include, but not limited to, organisations with specific Limitations/regulations such as an age limit, e.g. Scout movement

You must be based in, or serve communities, local to the asset from whom they have requested a Community Grant. In Scotland, this is Buchanan Galleries.

When to apply

The Grants Panel meets 4 times per year to approve the funding round for April, July, October and January. Upcoming rounds are: 9am on 6 January - 5:30pm on 10 February 2025

How to apply

Apply online via the grants portal on the Landsec website.

Contact information

Activites funded: Housing and shelter Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Transport Education and training Employability services Environment General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Heritage and building preservation Mental health care Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged General public Socially isolated people People in poverty Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Local communities Urban communities

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