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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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Better Community Business Network - Grant Initiative

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BCBN’s Grant Initiative aims to provide small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects. This initiative will distribute a one-off grant award of up to £3,000 per charity or to small but credible community projects, which are able to demonstrate their positive impact on the communities they aim to serve.

Any projects supported must be UK based (excluding Northern Ireland); address a community issue or support a local community initiative; and provide benefits to the local community.

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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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Annually awarded:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

non-profit organisations, charities, and community groups (including local branches of national charities) that work for the betterment of local communities through charitable initiatives. To be eligible, all organisations and community interest groups must be registered with a recognised governing body (such as the Charity Commission or Companies House) for a minimum of 18 months (they should have annual accounts available and submitted).

When to apply

Application submission deadline: 16 February 2025

Next deadline: 16 Feb 2025

How to apply

Complete the grant eligibility quiz prior to downloading the application. Then download and complete the Application Form and email it to grants@bcbn.org.uk

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety

Beneficiaries funded: General public Local communities

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