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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.

The Household Hardship Fund: Opening soon

Posted on 8 November 2022 by Christie McAlpine in Funding Grants Cost of Living

The Household Hardship Fund, administered by Corra Foundation on behalf of National Lottery Community Fund will open soon. 

The fund will provide grants between £500 - £5,000 to local groups who will pass the money on in cash or vouchers directly to local families and individuals in need.

The fund is open to:

  • Charities, constituted community groups and registered social enterprises with an annual income under £100,000.
  • Groups with strong relationships within their community and that are already supporting people on low incomes.
  • Groups that can demonstrate how they will distribute cash or vouchers directly to local families and individuals in need.

Cash and vouchers could support families and individuals with:

  • Food and essential items
  • Fuel and energy costs
  • Warm clothing
  • Phone vouchers / internet costs

The fund will open on Tuesday 22nd November.

For more information, please visit the Household Hardship Fund page.