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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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    The Seafarers' Charity (formerly Seafarers UK) makes a life-changing impact in troubled times. They award grants to organisations support those who work – or have worked – at sea, and their families.

    Funding is available for charities working to improve the outcomes for seafarers and fishers in the following areas:

    • Enhanced financial resilience
    • Better working lives at sea
    • Improved health and wellbeing
    • Raised safety standards and practices
    • Increased social justice

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    Geographical areas funded: UK

    Fund type

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

    Fund award sizes

    Notes on award amounts:
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    Who can apply

    You must be a registered charity or have charitable aims.

    When to apply

    There are no hard deadlines for applications. The Impact Committee meets formally in March, July and November. If you are aiming for one of these grant rounds, please make sure your application has been received by the middle of the month prior to the meeting.

    How to apply

    Apply online via the Charity website.

    Contact information

    Exclusions

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    Activites funded: Housing and shelter Advice and information Befriending and mentoring Campaigning Citizenship and community involvement Education and training Employability services Financial advice and support General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Mental health care Research Respite and holidays Social care and welfare

    Beneficiaries funded: Families Older people Young people

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