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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.

Details

Funds are given to help disadvantaged young people, especially those at risk of offending, and to address problems faced by offenders, ex-offenders and their families. There is a preference for supporting smaller charities which provide direct services.

Their priorities are:

  • supporting offenders into work
  • helping specific groups within the criminal justice sector

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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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Annually awarded:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

Organisations must normally be registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) or in the process of applying for registration and have an income of under £250,000.

In exceptional circumstances they may support Community Interest Companies (CICs).

Maximum annual income:
£250,000

When to apply

2025 deadline dates:

  • Thursday 13 March 2025 (to be considered in June 25)
  • Thursday 3 July 2025 (to be considered in Oct 25)
  • Thursday 13 November 2025 (to be considered in Feb 26)

The Charitable Grants Committee meets in February, June and October each year.

Next deadline: 13 Mar 2025

How to apply

The application form can be downloaded form the Fund website. Applications should be posted to the Fund office along with your latest accounts.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Education and training Employability services General charitable activities

Beneficiaries funded: Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Offenders and ex-offenders Young people

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