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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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Apart Not Alone: Support for Serving Families

Details

Grants are available for projects that will help to mitigate the impact of long or frequent involuntary separation for families, spouses, and serving personnel, including reservists and their families.

The programme will need to address one or more following outcomes:

  • Reduced impact of separation, loneliness, and isolation for Serving families.
  • Improved mental health and well being for Service families.
  • Enhanced access to support and activities to improve quality of life.
  • Support personnel to reintegrate into family and units post deployment.

Please visit the Trust website for full guidance notes.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

Applications are welcome from:

  • A registered charity with substantial recent experience of supporting Armed Forces communities.
  • Community interest Company (CIC) with substantial recent experience of supporting Armed Forces communities.
  • An Armed Forces unit or base.

When to apply

Applications now open. If you apply by 12pm on 30 July 2025, you will receive a decision before end October 2025. If you apply by 12pm on 21 January 2026, you will receive a decision before end March 2026.

Next deadline: 30 Jul 2025

How to apply

Apply online via the Trust website.

Contact information

Activites funded: Health care and wellbeing Mental health care Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Families Veterans and armed forces personnel

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