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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 Archer Trust is a UK charitable grant-making trust based on Christian values. They provide funds to small UK charities which provide aid or support to a defined group of disadvantaged or marginalised people.

The Trust prefers to support organisations working in areas of high unemployment and deprivation. They favour charities which make good use of volunteers. They support projects both in the UK and overseas, but for overseas projects only via UK charities which can ensure that funds are being well used. They make grants to charities of all faiths and ethnicities.

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Geographical areas funded: UK Worldwide

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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Annually awarded:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

Small UK charities which provide aid or support to a defined group of disadvantaged or marginalised people.

The Trust prefers to support organisations working in areas of high unemployment and deprivation. They favour charities which make good use of volunteers. They support projects both in the UK and overseas, but for overseas projects only via UK charities which can ensure that funds are being well used. They make grants to charities of all faiths and ethnicities.

When to apply

Applications can be made at any time, for consideration by the trustees who meet twice a year.

How to apply

Apply in writing to the Trust address.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Advice and information Advocacy Befriending and mentoring Campaigning Employability services Financial advice and support General charitable activities Mental health care Religious activities Social care and welfare Justice, equality and law

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Black and Ethnic Minorities Carers Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families Homeless or badly housed Care experienced people Socially isolated people LGBTQI people People in poverty Rural communities Mental health conditions Offenders and ex-offenders Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Refugees and asylum seekers Religious and Belief Groups Unemployed Victims of crime and abuse Volunteers Women and girls Young people Veterans and armed forces personnel Urban communities

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