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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

This programme funds work that supports people as they rebuild their lives following some of the most challenging experiences imaginable. This includes people who have experienced domestic abuse, those seeking refuge and safety after conflict or persecution, and people leaving prison.

They also support work that challenges and improves the systems surrounding them. These systems often fail to provide safety, stability or dignity, leaving people to navigate complex transitions alone.

The Foundation backs organisations offering support to help people break free from abuse and rebuild their lives. That includes emotional and practical help, safe accommodation and long-term recovery. They also support work that improves services and ensures survivors’ voices shape how support is designed and delivered.

They fund organisations that help people on their journey from arrival to independence. This includes safe housing, legal advice, language support, education and routes into work. They also back work that aims to improve the systems surrounding immigration and resettlement.

They fund organisations that support people during and after prison. This includes housing, mental health care, family support and mentoring. They have a particular focus on young people leaving youth custody. They also support efforts to improve how the justice system works, especially when those efforts are shaped by lived experience.

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:
Premium information
Notes on award amounts:
Premium information

Who can apply

This programme funds work that supports people who have experienced domestic abuse, those seeking refuge and safety after conflict or persecution, and people leaving prison.

When to apply

Now open. The deadline to submit your EOI is Wednesday, 10th September at 5 pm.

Next deadline: 10 Sep 2025

How to apply

Take their online quiz to find out if you are eligible to apply. Eligible organisations will be able to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).

Contact information

Activites funded: Advice and information Befriending and mentoring Health care and wellbeing Mental health care Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Black and Ethnic Minorities Offenders and ex-offenders Refugees and asylum seekers Victims of crime and abuse Women and girls

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