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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.

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Local Energy Scotland - CARES Development Support and Funding

Summary

The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) supports communities to engage with, participate in and benefit from the energy transition to net zero emissions.

CARES can support a wide range of projects including installing renewable technologies in community buildings, community benefits and shared ownership. They also provide a package of support and to make it as easy as possible for you to deliver you project. For example, if you want to complete a technical feasibility study they can assign a consultant who will complete this task for you.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

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

Who can apply

Applicants must be constituted non-profit distributing community organisations, including organisations with charitable status, that are established and operating across a geographically defined community or faith groups.

When to apply

Contact Local Energy Scotland to discuss your project at any time.

How to apply

Complete an application form on the CARES website, or contact your local development office for more help. Details of local officers are available on the CARES website.

Contact information

Activites funded: Community development & regeneration Environment Energy

Beneficiaries funded: Local communities

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