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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.

Meet the funder with the National Lottery Community Fund

Date
10:00-11:00, 2 December 2025
Attendance
Online
Contact
Kirsty Young
Topics
Funding & finance Learning & development
Overview

Join us online for a Meet the Funder session with the National Lottery Community Fund Scotland to learn about their open funding programmes and the support available for existing grant holders. This is a great chance to hear directly from the funder, get application tips, and ask questions about how they can help your organisation thrive.

Description

Why attend?

  • Hear directly from funders about priorities and application tips
  • Discover how your organisation can benefit from longer-term, larger grants through programmes like:
    • Community Action – Supporting projects that bring people together and improve wellbeing
    • Fairer Life Chances – Helping children, families, and vulnerable communities thrive
    • Awards for All Scotland – Small grants for local, inclusive activities
    • Young Start – Empowering young people to reach their potential
  • Learn about the grant holder support offer, designed to help funded organisations strengthen, innovate, and grow
  • Ask questions and network with other community groups
Who is the event aimed at?

Community groups/organisations looking for funding to support their community

Cost
Free