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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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Glasgow Life is committed to using sport and physical activity to tackle health inequalities and promote equality, diversity and inclusion, as outlined in the Active Glasgow Physical Activity and Sport strategy 2025 - 2035. Through the Get Active Glasgow Fund, they aim to empower communities by supporting local clubs and organisations to develop inclusive, sustainable initiatives that help Glasgow residents of all ages and abilities get active, stay healthy and thrive.

Whether it's grassroots programmes that improve access to sport, initiatives that support inactive individuals or projects that address local barriers to participation, this fund is here to help make physical activity more accessible and impactful across the city.

Funding can be used for a wide range of activities that promote physical activity, with a focus on new initiatives that reduce barriers and engage underserved groups.

Eligible costs include:

  • Sports Equipment
  • Coach and Volunteer Training
  • Facility Hire and Minor Facility Improvements
  • Transport Costs
  • Event Delivery Costs
  • Coaching Fees and Expenses
  • Membership Subsidies and Hardship Support

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Geographical areas funded: Glasgow

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Who can apply

Eligible applicants must be:

  • Constituted community clubs
  • Community sports hubs
  • Organisations based within the Glasgow City Council boundary delivering sport and physical activity opportunities

When to apply

Now open.

Get Active Glasgow is an ongoing, year-round fund. Applications are reviewed monthly by the funding panel. To be considered, please submit your application by the end of each month. Funding decisions will be communicated within three weeks of the submission deadline.

How to apply

Complete the application form via the Glasgow Life website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Sport and physical activity

Beneficiaries funded: Black and Ethnic Minorities Economically/socially disadvantaged General public LGBTQI people People in poverty Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Local communities Women and girls Young people Urban communities

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