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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.

Details

The Ironmongers’ Company wishes to support projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential. ​ Grants are only given to registered charities. Projects must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Have a commencement date after 30 April 2026 (Autumn 2025 round)
  • For children and young people under the age of 25 who are disadvantaged
  • Consist of educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills
  • Have clear aims and objectives to be met within a planned timescale
  • Are within the UK

The Company is looking for projects that deliver clearly defined educational benefits to a specific group of children or young people. Items of equipment will be considered only where a full explanation is given of how they will support this activity. Projects could, for example, support special educational needs, or foster social, emotional or life skills. Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches where the outcomes will be disseminated to a wider audience.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Revenue

Fund award sizes

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

Grants are only given to registered charities. Projects must meet all of the above criteria (see description/website).

Maximum annual income:
£1,000,000

When to apply

Autumn 2025 round:

  • Will open for submissions – 30 September 2025
  • Initial Application deadline - 5pm on 15 October 2025 (notified by end of March 2026)

Spring 2026 round: TBC

Next deadline: 15 Oct 2025

How to apply

Download application form and submit via email. Please note that postal applications are no longer accepted.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Education and training Employability services Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Children Young people

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