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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.

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Important update: From 1 February 2026 the Trust will no longer accept requests from applicants who have not received previous support.

The Trust supports organisations that:

  • Provide Hospice Care – core funding of hospices is a priority.
  • Provide support for the Homeless
  • Promote Health and Well-Being – core funding for areas such as family support eg Home Start, children and young people counselling services, suicide prevention, specific carers support, cancer support, prisoner support and rehabilitation,community centres, food banks and debt advice.

Grants may be considered for a range of purposes and could include:

  • Grants for core funding to include staff costs
  • Ongoing running costs for specific projects

The type, size and time period of the award is decided on the basis of the perceived ‘difference’ that the grant will make to the organisation, to the project and to the targeted beneficiaries.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Annually awarded:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

Charities registered in the UK.

When to apply

They aim to review applications on a rolling monthly basis subject to trustee availability.

The Albert Hunt Trust plans to spend its entire resources by 2029. The Trustees will continue with their current grant making strategy in the short term whilst developing a strategy for the phased final distribution.

How to apply

Apply via the portal on their website.

Contact information

Exclusions

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Health care and wellbeing Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Homeless or badly housed Mental health conditions Ill-health Disabilities

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