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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 National Events Programme is one of the core funds run by the EventScotland team, designed to assist in the delivery of the National Events Strategy, Scotland the Perfect Stage, and to contribute to the wider recovery of tourism and events in Scotland.

The Programme is designed to support innovative new projects and activity at events. Events will need to align with the key impact areas outlined in our National Events Strategy and must also have delivery budgets of more than £20,000 and attract over 1,000 in-person attendees. Finally, they must showcase Scotland’s key event and tourism assets.

Events will be assess on their impact across five areas:

  • Economic – Tourism and Business
  • Brand, Identity and Reputation
  • Media and Profile
  • Social and Cultural
  • Sustainability

This funding round is for events that will be taking place between January to April 2025 (inclusive) only.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

Applications must be made by legally constituted organisations. Events should have delivery budgets in excess of £20,000 and attract more than 1,000 in-person attendees, and take place outwith the local authority areas of Edinburgh and Glasgow.

When to apply

Currently closed.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying to this programme, submit an enquiry via the EventScotland website and a member of the team will contact you.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts & culture Sport & physical activity Recreation & social activities

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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