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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.

Currently open

RBS Social & Community Capital - Community Business Loan

Details

Loans are available for established third sector organisations that are delivering high social value - in a sustainable way. Organisations must be financially sustainable and deliver a positive impact to society and/or the environment.

The three main areas they look to support are:

  1. Employment, education & training for those furthest from the marketplace
  2. Delivery of services to the most disadvantaged people/communities
  3. Community regeneration

They offer Property Purchase Loans, Flexible Growth Loans, Working Capital Loans and Bridging Loans.

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK

Fund type

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

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Who can apply

Established third sector organisation (charities, social enterprises, community interest companies or co-operatives) located and trading in the UK. You must not eligible for mainstream funding from banks. Detailed eligibility criteria on website.

When to apply

There is no deadline and applications for loan funding are taken on a rolling basis.

How to apply

Fill out the contact form on the RBS website and you will be sent a full application.

Contact information

Exclusions

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Activites funded: General charitable activities Organisational development and capacity building

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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Last reviewed 27 days ago