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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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Wave twelve - Spring 2026

Key highlights Download full report Data tables [1] Respondents are asked to rank their challenges 1-3 from a list of options. They also have the option to provide their own open response.

https://scvo.scot/research/scottish-third-sector-tracker/waves/wave-twelve-spring-2026

Dumfries and Galloway Climate Hub - Seed Fund

Currently closed
The D&G Climate Hub is facilitating a seed fund to help community groups in Dumfries & Galloway deliver,The Seed Fund could be used to initiate new ideas or support on-going projects.They are looking for applications,They will consider all ideas!,This funding is designed to support community climate action.,biodiversity improvements- Raise awareness and build climate action capacity- Support a Just Transition

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000004j82LMAQ/dumfries-and-galloway-climate-hub-seed-fund

Midlothian Climate Action Hub - Seedcorn Community Action Fund

Currently closed
The Community Action Fund supports new and existing projects to help them launch, grow, or become more,Whether piloting an idea or building your capacity, these grants aim to empower community-action that,Examples of what you could use the fund for include starting a repair café, community orchard or swap-shop,, installing community solar panels or rainwater harvesting systems in your community building, organise,or plant a native wildflower meadow that supports local pollinators, undertake a citizen science project

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000001n0fpMAA/midlothian-climate-action-hub-seedcorn-community-action-fund

Resource and sustainability

Resourcing any project can be a challenge.,In your community mapping exercise you will hopefully have identified existing resources within your,community.,v=8cs3rnb_3tw Sustainability The idea of sustainability in digital inclusion is often misunderstood.

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/doing-digital-inclusion/partnership/place-based-digital-inclusion/resource-and-sustainability

Third sector groups urged to apply for funding

NEWS 15 April 2015 by Rab Armour
Funding & Finance
​New third sector funds is seeking applications from organisations

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-groups-urged-to-apply-for-funding

Network launches record climate grants for Fife communities

NEWS 20 July 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
£145,000 will be distributed by Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN). 

https://tfn.scot/news/network-launches-record-climate-grants-for-fife-communities

Charities awarded cash to fund new ways to tackle poverty

NEWS 29 July 2015 by Paul Cardwell
Management
The Community Capacity and Resilience Fund has awarded over £140,000 to help charities in Scotland investigate,ideas

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-awarded-cash-to-fund-new-ways-to-tackle-poverty

Trustee Elections 2022

, sharing experience and ideas, building on a shared common purpose and common understanding.,The lessons of the pandemic showed that collaborative teamwork, preparedness and resilience are key to,the governance of SCVO in order to play my part in the continued development and strengthening of capacity,, and coordinator of an innovative multi-partner criminal justice research project.,– driving the work of Boards to enable governance decisions to be made.Accountable for completing funding

https://scvo.scot/about/work/agm/trustee-elections-2022

Forth Valley Climate Action Hub - Community-Led Climate Action Grants - Climate Adaptation

Currently open
Alongside grant funding, members will continue to benefit from climate hub support, including a packed,resilience planning, local weather monitoring, and other small-scale adaptation activities.,They are keen to hear your project ideas and how they contribute to climate adaptation.,or water-efficient irrigation- Community preparedness plans or place plans focus on community climate,resilience- Rainwater harvesting including permeable surfaces or community rain gardens- Tree planting

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000001tAsbMAE/forth-valley-climate-action-hub-community-led-climate-action-grants-climate-adaptation

Scottish Borders Climate Action Network - Youth Climate Action Fund

Currently closed
and promote community climate action– and SBCAN is here to help bring those ideas to life.,They're inviting youth groups, schools, clubs and voluntary groups to apply for grants to run a project,that makes a difference in your community.,This fund will support projects or activities that include: - Community Action which benefits our planet,- Developing Sustainable practices- Encouraging Climate Resilience and Adaptations- Learning new skills

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007OcbBMAS/scottish-borders-climate-action-network-youth-climate-action-fund

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.