Meet the Funder with Tesco Stronger Starts

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Date

10:00-11:00, 3 February 2026

Attendance

Online

Contact

Kirsty Young

Topics

Funding & finance Running your organisation Economy Learning & development

Overview

Join us online for a Meet the Funder session with Tesco Stronger Starts to learn more about the funding programme which supports thousands of children’s and young people's projects across the UK. The scheme is open to all schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations. 

Description

During this webinar, attendees will hear directly from Sharon Stoddart, Community Enabler at Greenspace Scotland, about Tesco Strong Starts priorities, eligibility, and application tips. The session will explore how organisations can benefit from grants of up to £1,500 to support projects that help children, young people, and families thrive. Funding opportunities include:

• Food security projects – breakfast clubs, holiday hunger support, or food banks
• Healthy eating and cooking skills – teaching families to prepare nutritious meals on a budget
• Outdoor and play activities – improving playgrounds, sports, and healthy recreation
• School and community projects – growing food, after-school clubs, or equipment for learning and wellbeing

Attendees will also gain insight into the Tesco blue token customer vote process, which helps local communities choose the projects they want to support, as well as the support offer for grant holders designed to help funded organisations strengthen, innovate, and grow. In addition, Kirsty Young, SCVO’s Funding Scotland Development Officer, will deliver a short input on Funding Scotland and the wider support SCVO provides around funding.

The webinar will include with an opportunity to ask questions and network with other community groups.

Who is the event aimed at?

Organisations looking for funding to support their community.

Other Information

Please note, this session will be recorded and made available on SCVO’s YouTube page following the event.

Cost

Free