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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.
Apply for a Scottish Charity Award
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On this page you'll find information about
- Our nine awards categories
- Who can apply
- How many entries you can submit
- Entry timeframe and deadline
- How to apply
Categories
Charity of the Year (turnover under £100k)
For an organisation that has had a particularly special year.
Charity of the Year (turnover £100k - 500k)
For an employee whose dedication has reaped rewards for their organisation.
Charity of the Year (turnover over £500k)
For an employee whose dedication has reaped rewards for their organisation.
Employee of the Year
For an employee whose dedication has reaped rewards for their organisation.
Campaign of the Year
For a campaign transforming attitudes, changing laws, or raising awareness of important issues.
Climate Impact
For organisations that are making a positive contribution to the climate change agenda.
People’s Choice Award
You don't need to apply for this award. This category is made up of all finalist entries and voted for by SCVO members, the wider voluntary sector and members of the public.
Who can apply?
We’re lucky to have a sector representing a wide range of backgrounds and experience. We want the awards to be inclusive, and to reflect the diversity of the voluntary sector and Scottish society. That means we’re keen to hear from a mix of people with different characteristics, knowledge and experience, from different organisations and places, and with different perspectives.
All types of Scottish voluntary organisations and groups, including registered charities, social enterprises, campaigning groups, community interest companies and people involved in those spaces can apply for a Scottish Charity Award. For the purposes of our application process, we’ve used the word ‘organisation’ as a catch-all phrase for these groups and people.
We welcome applications from the groups we've mentioned above who are registered outside Scotland, who would like to apply and tell us about work carried out in Scotland. We also welcome applications from organisations based in Scotland that bring people and communities together to support international work.
How many entries can I submit?
Organisations can apply for as many categories as you would like, but if you’re successful in becoming a finalist, you’ll only be shortlisted in one category.
If you have been a Charity Awards winner in the past three years you are welcome to apply again. However, if your application scores the same as a new applicant, we will give priority to new applicants. We will aim to shortlist around 3 or 4 applications in each category.
Entry timeframe and deadline
The awards celebrate organisations and individuals that have had a particularly special year. The focus of your entry should be on activities carried out within the entry period, 1 Jan 2023 to 31 March 2024. However, we know change always takes time and will take into consideration work leading up to this period.
How to apply
Apply above by selecting the award you’d like to apply for and using the “Apply now” button.
In each award category we ask you for a few details and to answer two questions in detail. We have listed the main criteria that the judges will use to make their decision about your application. Please think about these criteria when you’re giving your answers.
We want to hear the story of your work and invite you to tell us in the way that is easiest for you. You have the option to submit written answers or to upload video or audio files if you prefer. We are not looking for fancy videos, a recording on your phone is fine.
We have a word limit of 250 for written answers, and a time limit of 2 minutes for audio and video files.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 7 March 2025
FAQs - Find out more information about the charity awards, criteria and questions asked.
Need some support with your application? Get in touch with us and we'll be happy to help.
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