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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.

    Details

    The Air Discount Scheme (ADS) aims to tackle the problem of high air fares for the remotest communities in the Highlands and Islands by providing a discount of 50% on the core air fare on eligible routes.

    Anyone whose residence is in Colonsay, Orkney, Shetland, the Western Isles, Islay, Jura, Caithness and North West Sutherland can apply for membership.

    Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

    Geographical areas funded: Argyll and Bute Highland Na h-Eileanan Siar Orkney Shetland

    Fund type

    Type of funding:
    Other resources
    Type of cost:
    Revenue

    Who can apply

    Anyone whose permanent/main residence is in Colonsay, Orkney, Shetland, the Western Isles, Islay, Jura, Caithness and North West Sutherland. Registered Third Sector organisations who have employees/volunteers that have their permanent/main residence in an eligible area.

    When to apply

    Apply anytime.

    How to apply

    Third sector organisations must register their interest in participating in the Scheme with the ADS Administrative Team. They will then be asked to provide a list of volunteers/employees who they anticipate will use the ADS for travel on behalf of the organisation.

    Contact information

    Exclusions

    Premium information

    Activites funded: General charitable activities

    Beneficiaries funded: Local communities

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    Last reviewed 5 months ago