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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.

Summary

Funding is available for registered charities who are creating or improving spaces so that more people have a place to feel at home. They focus on charities that support people who are most in need because of homelessness, financial hardship, sickness, disability or other disadvantage.

Previous projects supported have included improvements such as decorating, fixing roofs, refurbishment of garden space, upgrading key fixtures and fittings, and creating new buildings or rooms.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

Registered charities in the UK. CICs & unregistered community groups are not eligible for this funding.

When to apply

There are four funding rounds each year. Upcoming rounds are:

  • 9.30am 22 July - 6pm 9 August
  • 9.30am 28 October - 6pm 15 November

You will be notified on the outcome of your application by email within 8 weeks of the round closing.

Next deadline: 9 Aug 2024

How to apply

Applications are made online via Neighbourly. A link to the online form can be found on the B&Q Foundation website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Community development & regeneration Community facilities Environment

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged Homeless or badly housed People in poverty Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments

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