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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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Heart Research UK supports innovative projects designed to promote heart health and to prevent or reduce the risk of heart disease in specific groups or communities.

Funding is available for new community projects working with adults, that focus on promoting healthy hearts and reducing the risk factors associated with heart diseases. Projects must focus mainly on one or more of the following: healthy eating, physical activity, smoking and/or alcohol consumption.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

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

Grants are only available for small, registered charities with an annual income of less than £1 million.

The grant is being applied for in respect of a project running for a minimum of three months and no longer than twelve months and is a new project.

Your project must have a primary focus on one or more of the following risk factors for heart disease:

  • Nutrition and healthy eating
  • Physical activity
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol
Maximum annual income:
£1,000,000

When to apply

Applications closed on Wednesday 8th July 2026.

Next deadline: 8 Jul 2026

How to apply

Apply online via the Heart Research UK website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Advice and information Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Sport and physical activity

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol General public

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