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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 Trustees can make grants for any charitable purpose, but their present policy is to focus grant-making in the areas of horticulture and plant sciences, as well as fine art and art history. The Foundation funds both capital and revenue projects.

Preference is given to helping smaller charities, where a grant can have more significant impact.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK

Fund type

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

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

UK charities registered with the Charity Commission, which includes CIOs, but currently excludes CICs, and includes PTAs of Special Schools, and excludes any other type of school, whether it is a registered charity or not.

When to apply

The date of the next Trustees’ meeting is 20 January 2026.

The last date for receipt of applications is 4pm on 11 December 2025.

Late applications will not be considered.

Next deadline: 11 Dec 2025

How to apply

Complete the online application form on the Foundation's website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Environment Research Science and technology

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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