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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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Esmée Fairbairn Foundation - Youth-Led Creative Funding

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The Youth-Led Creativity programme builds on young people's power to make change, use creativity to enhance their lives, develop their careers, and influence the world around them. It focuses on work led by and for young people who have less access to creative programmes or who are underrepresented in arts and culture. This includes young people who:

  • are D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent
  • are from communities experiencing racial inequity
  • are economically or educationally disadvantaged
  • identify as LGBT+
  • have migration or care experience

Through the fund, they want to support organisations and work that:

  • Is driven and shaped by young people so they can build their confidence and skills. Most of the young people supported need to be aged 14 to 30.
  • Understands and can demonstrate a track record of centering the voices of young people from communities underrepresented in arts and culture.
  • Prioritises the joy and care of young people.
  • Uses art and creativity as a tool for young people to use their voice and influence change in their own lives and the world around them.
  • Is driving change for the future either by doing something new, or by using tried and tested models to push things forward.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

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

Organisations must be able to demonstrate strong youth leadership, have at least three trustees or directors, and be a registered charity or have an asset lock in place.

When to apply

Closed.

How to apply

There are two stages to applying, the first is to submit an expression of interest via the Foundation's website. If invited you will complete a full application at the proposal stage. Most applications will not get past the Expression of Interest.

Contact information

Activites funded: Arts & culture Citizenship & community involvement

Beneficiaries funded: Black & Ethnic Minorities Economically/socially disadvantaged Care experienced people LGBTQI people Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Refugees & asylum seekers Young people

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