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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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The Trust is a grant-making charity and although the objectives set out in its trust deed are far-reaching, the trustees wish to focus their help upon organisations and projects that address social issues particularly relating to education, health and well-being, and inclusion.

The Trustees tend to focus their support in Edinburgh and the Lothians, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire, with increasing emphasis outwith Scotland.

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Geographical areas funded: UK East Lothian Edinburgh Midlothian West Lothian

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Average:
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Annually awarded:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

Organisations based in Edinburgh and the Lothians in Scotland, as well as outwith Scotland.

When to apply

Decisions are made in March and October each year based upon applications received by the end of the previous month. Please submit by the end of September or the end of February.

Next deadline: 30 Sep 2025

How to apply

Apply in writing to the Trust via post or email. Applications should comprise a letter of no more than two pages which includes your aims and services, and information about why a grant is needed, together with summary information from your latest annual accounts, and bank account details. These requirements are specified on the Trust's website. No brochures should be included.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Arts and culture Disaster and emergency services Education and training General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing

Beneficiaries funded: Carers Economically/socially disadvantaged General public Socially isolated people People in poverty Offenders and ex-offenders Older people Ill-health Disabilities Local communities Victims of crime and abuse

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