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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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The Charlotte Aitken Trust is dedicated to the support of literature, writing and reading. It funds organisations whose core purpose is in the support of literature and literacy.

In support of these aims the Trust has provided funding for book prizes; championed playwrights and theatres; made donations to support the infrastructure of artistic organisations and buildings of national importance; and championed schemes that promote creative writing in schools.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

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

Fund award sizes

Maximum:
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Who can apply

Organisations whose core purpose is in the support of literature and literacy.

When to apply

Currently closed. The next funding round will be open from 1 - 31 October 2026.

Next deadline: 31 Oct 2026

How to apply

Complete the "Contact Us" form on their website. If your request to apply is successful you will receive a reply with application guidelines and relevant dates.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Education and training

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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Charlotte Aitken Trust

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