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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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This fund supports organisations working with communities who experience or are at risk of experiencing poverty and trauma, by providing grants for transport. This could include using the grant to contribute to:

  • A range of vehicles such as minibuses, vans and bikes, including electric vehicles (EVs) and e-bikes. We can support the costs of purchasing, leasing or upgrading a vehicle.
  • Charge point installation for electric vehicles.
  • Running costs such as fuel/energy costs, driver salaries and training. We can also consider funding the costs of hiring a vehicle from a local transport provider.
  • Innovative means of transport to support your work, such as drones to deliver essential items to people in remote communities.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital

Fund award sizes

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

Registered charities working in Scotland, with an annual income of £30,000 to £2 million, that support people who are experiencing (or are at high risk of experiencing) poverty and trauma

Minimum annual income:
£30,000
Maximum annual income:
£2,000,000

When to apply

There is no set deadline so applications are welcome any time. The Trust will aim to tell you the outcome of your application within 8-10 weeks.

How to apply

Fill in the application form on the website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Transport

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Black and Ethnic Minorities Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families Homeless or badly housed Care experienced people Socially isolated people People in poverty Rural communities Mental health conditions Older people Disabilities Refugees and asylum seekers Local communities Women and girls Young people

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