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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.

Summary

Makes grants to UK registered charities for projects working with disadvantaged children aged 13 and under. Toy Trust funds help disadvantaged children and their families to:

  • Alleviate suffering, support children through awful experiences
  • Encourage achievement through adversity
  • Purchase vital equipment
  • Provide care
  • Bolster existing initiatives
  • Initiate brand new projects

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital

Fund award sizes

Maximum:
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Who can apply

To be eligible, your charity must: have been operating for at least 12 months; demonstrate effective fundraising; have overheads & admin costs of less than 30%; and be requesting funding for equipment and services, rather than salaries, wages and research.

When to apply

Trustees meet 4 times a year and applications can be submitted at any time. Application cut-off times are:

  • March meeting – mid February
  • July meeting – mid June
  • September meeting – mid August
  • December meeting – mid November

How to apply

Apply online via the Trust website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Befriending & mentoring Social care & welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families

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