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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 monetary awards are split into four categories: Cromar, Alastrean, Douneside and Lady MacRobert. Each one has its own specific governance arrangements and internal processes. Check the funder website for full criteria and eligibility. Lady MacRobert awards are currently closed.

Funding is UK-wide although a preference is given to Scotland. Themes supported are: Armed Forces & good citizenship; General education; Agriculture & sustainability; Arts, science & engineering; Local community inc. Tarland, Douneside & Local Area.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK Aberdeenshire

Fund type

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

Fund award sizes

Annually awarded:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

Registered charities

When to apply

Deadlines depend on the funding programme:

  • Cromar awards are reviewed on a monthly basis.
  • Alastrean awards are reviewed between four and six times per year.
  • Douneside awards are reviewed twice a year in May and November. Upcoming deadlines are 31 January 2025 for the May 2025 meeting.

Next deadline: 31 Jan 2025

How to apply

Apply online via the Trust website. Check the full criteria and eligibility for the funding programme you intend to apply for on the website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Disaster and emergency services Employability services Environment Health care and wellbeing Sport and physical activity Research Science and technology

Beneficiaries funded: Carers Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Disabilities Local communities Young people Veterans and armed forces personnel

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