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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.

Details

The Cairngorms Trust has co-developed with a Lived Experience panel a fund to encourage members of the Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) community to be able to access the outdoors in the Cairngorms, to promote connection to nature and community and inspire environmental awareness creating positive change within the Cairngorms National Park.

The fund will support projects or activities that includes some or all the following fund priorities:

  • Inclusion and under-represented groups
  • Building community, networks and interactions between people
  • Sustainability, biodiversity and addressing the climate emergency
  • Skills development or courses
  • Inter-generational projects
  • Art, creativity and culture
  • Nature connection
  • Fun, health, happiness & well being

Examples of what the fund will support include:

  • Money for skills training
  • Money for equipment and kit, such as outdoor activities
  • Events and activities that bring people together

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Highland Moray Angus Perth and Kinross

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

  • People who live within the Cairngorms National Park to support activity with members of BAME communities that will be delivered within the Cairngorms National Park
  • People and organisations that promote inclusive activity with underrepresented groups
  • Activity that works with local providers within the Cairngorms National Park

When to apply

Apply now. Closes for applications: midnight Sunday 2nd February. All projects must be completed by 28th February 2026.

Next deadline: 2 Mar 2025

How to apply

Download the application form from the Trust website and submit via email to the address provided.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Education and training Environment Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Mental health care Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Black and Ethnic Minorities Local communities

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