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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.

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Global’s Make Some Noise funds life changing projects delivered by small charities, making a real difference in communities across the UK. They're here to make sure nobody has to face life’s toughest challenges alone.

As the official charity of Global, the Media and Entertainment Group, they tap into the power of Global’s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold, as well Global’s extensive outdoor advertising portfolio. They use this to raise money and shine a light on some of the biggest issues affecting charities.

The current programme prioritises grant-giving for small charities that are working to address one of their key outcome areas for achieving change in communities across the UK:

  • Providing shelter and safety
  • Supporting physical and/or mental health
  • Developing life skills
  • Reducing isolation or improving inclusion

They are most likely to fund:

  • Staff salaries predominantly associated with direct delivery work
  • Any programme, sessional, service or project delivery costs
  • Equipment, technology, materials or refurbishment costs which are related to direct service delivery work
  • A contribution to running costs/overheads (in contribution to a wider direct-delivery programme)

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Notes on award amounts:
Premium information

Who can apply

Registered UK charities. See full eligibility criteria on their website.

Minimum annual income:
£30,000
Maximum annual income:
£1,000,000

When to apply

Currently closed. Opening 22nd September 2025. Closing Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 4pm (notified by 10 November).

Next deadline: 14 Oct 2025

How to apply

TBC.

Contact information

Exclusions

Premium information

Activites funded: Housing and shelter Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Education and training Employability services Financial advice and support General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Mental health care Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Respite and holidays Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Black and Ethnic Minorities Carers Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families General public Homeless or badly housed Care experienced people Socially isolated people LGBTQI people People in poverty Rural communities Mental health conditions Offenders and ex-offenders Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Refugees and asylum seekers Local communities Unemployed Victims of crime and abuse Women and girls Young people Urban communities

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