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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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Foundation Scotland - Coalburn, Douglas & Glespin (CDG) Community Fund

Summary

This charitable fund is provided by Infinis, the developer of the Galawhistle Wind Farm, located in South Lanarkshire. The Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in Douglas (incorporating Glespin and surrounding areas) and/or Coalburn community council areas.

It supports positive change by investing in a wide range of inspirational, community-led activity that is strategic, positive and creative and helps deliver a legacy of lasting impact.

Applications are expected to address one or more of the following outcomes:

  • help people into work
  • improve local transport
  • improve quality of life, health and well-being
  • build capacity for local groups and individuals
  • building sustainable community assets, including capital assets, community enterprises, local exchange systems, people’s skills and abilities, culture and the local environment.

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Geographical areas funded: South Lanarkshire

Fund type

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

Fund award sizes

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

Groups and organisations working to benefit people in Coalburn, Douglas & Glespin and surrounding areas can apply. Applicants must have a constitution (governing document or set of rules) and are set up on a not-for-private-profit basis. Please note applicants do not need to be registered charities to apply.

When to apply

Upcoming deadlines are:

  • 5 June 2024 (for meeting 7 August 2024)
  • 11 September 2024 (for meeting 13 November 2024)

Next deadline: 5 Jun 2024

How to apply

Application forms and guidance on the Foundation Scotland website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts & culture Citizenship & community involvement Community development & regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport Education & training Employability services Environment Health care & wellbeing Organisational development & capacity building

Beneficiaries funded: Rural communities Mental health conditions Ill-health Disabilities Local communities Unemployed

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