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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.

Details

Gives grants to help fund the core costs of running community radio stations. These not-for-profit radio stations have a social purpose, and work to involve their target community in running the service.

Core functions funded include:

  • fundraising to support the station (e.g. grants, commercial funding)
  • management
  • administration
  • financial management & reporting
  • community outreach
  • volunteer organisation and support.

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Core costs

Fund award sizes

Annually awarded:
Premium information

Who can apply

Grants can only be made to Ofcom-licensed community radio stations in the UK, broadcasting on AM, FM, or via a Community Digital Sound Programme licence on a digital radio multiplex.

When to apply

Currently closed.

How to apply

Apply online via the Ofcom website.

Contact information

Exclusions

Premium information

Activites funded: Citizenship and community involvement Financial advice and support Organisational development and capacity building

Beneficiaries funded: Local communities Voluntary sector organisations

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