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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 Scotmid Co‑operative

Date
10:00-11:00, 2 June 2026
Attendance
Online
Contact
Kirsty Young
Topic
Funding & finance
Overview

During this free webinar, attendees will hear directly from Lynee Ogg, Head of Membership and Community at Scotmid Co‑operative, about Scotmid’s community funding programmes and how they support local charities, community groups and good causes to deliver community‑led activity across Scotland.

Overall aim

Join us online to hear more about Scotmid Co‑operative’s community funding, the different funds available, and how groups can access support for local projects and initiatives.

Description

Scotmid Co‑operative will explain how their community funding supports a wide range of local activity, from small‑scale events and equipment to larger community projects. Attendees will gain an overview of Scotmid’s main funding opportunities, including:

  • Community Grants – grants of up to £500 for equipment, events or fundraising activity
  • Member Choice Awards – awards of up to £5,000 for larger‑scale community projects
  • Community Orchard Funding – up to £200 to purchase fruit‑bearing trees or shrubs
  • Voucher Donations – vouchers to support events or fundraising

The session will outline the types of organisations and projects that can be supported, key eligibility considerations, and offer practical advice on choosing the most appropriate fund and making a strong application.

In addition, KirstyYoung, SCVO’s Funding Scotland Development Officer, will deliver a short input on Funding Scotland and the wider support SCVO provides to organisations seeking funding. Kirsty will be available to answer questions during the Q&A.

The webinar will conclude with an opportunity to ask questions and connect with other community and voluntary organisations.

Who is the event aimed at?

This webinar is aimed at community groups, charities and voluntary organisations looking for funding to support local projects and activities in areas where Scotmid Co‑operative operates. Groups can check whether their community is served by Scotmid using the Store Locator on the Scotmid website: Store Locator | Scotmid Co-operative

Cost
Free