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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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EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Community Fund (Marybank, Scatwell & Strathconon)

Details

The fund will provide grants to not-for profit groups to support charitable activities in Marybank, Scatwell & Strathconon that:

  • Enhance quality of life for local residents
  • Contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities
  • Promote community spirit and encourage community activity

Priorities for the fund are projects that:

  • Enhance community facilities and physical assets
  • Address the cost of living crisis
  • Build skills, knowledge and understanding among groups delivering projects and people benefiting from projects
  • Address issues of rural isolation
  • Can evidence widespread support from the local community
  • Take a creative approach to meeting the needs of the local community
  • Create opportunities for all to get involved
  • Source goods and services locally where appropriate
  • Both revenue items (e.g. running costs), and capital items (e.g. to buy equipment) can be funded. The Panel prefer that awards result in additional activity, i.e. are not used primarily to maintain existing activity.

The Panel will revisit the fund aims and priorities periodically, and may make changes to these taking into account any changes in local needs and aspirations.

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Geographical areas funded: Highland

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

Groups and organisations working to benefit people living in Marybank, Scatwell and Strathconon Community Council area can apply for a grant. Your group or organisation must have a constitution (governing document or set of rules) and be set up on a not-for-profit basis. It does not need to be a registered charity to apply.

Applications from groups/organisations located out with the fund area will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must demonstrate clear benefits for residents within the fund area.

When to apply

There are two rounds of applications per year, usually January and August deadlines. Upcoming deadlines are: 19 August 2024 (for meeting 9 October).

How to apply

Application forms and guidance available on the Foundation Scotland website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Advice & information Arts & culture Befriending & mentoring Citizenship & community involvement Community development & regeneration Community facilities Community safety Education & training Environment Health care & wellbeing Heritage & building preservation Mental health care Sport & physical activity Recreation & social activities

Beneficiaries funded: Local communities

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