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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Climate Impact
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Don't forget you can save progress and return to your application at any point by using the Save progress button at the bottom of each page

Introduction

Whether you work with young or older people, in health and wellbeing, supporting local communities or tackling inequalities and working with marginalised groups; our lives, our work and our communities require a stable climate. 

This award recognises organisations that have taken positive action to make a difference. You could be a large organisation that has significantly reduced your carbon footprint, or a smaller organisation that has re-wilded a community space. We are interested in stories about the change that you are making.

We welcome applications from all organisations but we’re particularly keen to hear from organisations that have not previously focused on the environment but have now found ways to connect action on the climate and nature emergencies with your core mission.

Judging criteria

Our judges want to understand more about how your organisation has decided what action makes the most sense for your work and community. We’re interested in what you have done and how you have engaged with people to make it a success. In your answers and supporting evidence you should try to include:

  • A clear outline of why you decided what action to take and who was involved
  • The story of what made this year special
  • Facts and figures that highlight how you’ve achieved your success
  • Real-life examples of the impact of the work you’ve done, which may include case studies and/or testimonials

Useful information and key dates

You can save your progress as you go through the application form to avoid losing your information. Once you reach page 3 there will be a 'Save progress' button at the end of each page.

If you would like to review all the questions and criteria for this category before you begin your application, please visit our 'Useful information' page.

Would you like some support to complete your awards application? Please get in touch if you need any help or have any questions about completing your application. We'll be happy to help.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 7 March 2025. The judging panel can’t consider applications received after the deadline so please leave yourself plenty of time to apply.

Application details
Please complete the following details
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                    Previous applications and awards
                      Which year and in which category?
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                              Your application
                              Please answer the following two questions:
                              Why was this year special for your organisation? Maximum 250 words for text responses OR 2 minutes for a video or audio file
                                    How do you know you made a difference? Maximum 250 words for text responses OR 2 minutes for a video or audio file
                                            Supporting evidence web links
                                              Declaration
                                              I confirm that this work:

                                                As part of our commitment to anti-racist practice, SCVO is collecting data on applications from organisations that are led by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. This information will not be used in the shortlisting or judging process.

                                                Please tell us if your organisation meets both these criteria:

                                                1. 75% or more of the Board of Trustees/ Management Committee self-identify as being from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic community AND
                                                2. 50% of the senior staff self-identify as being from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic community, where staff exist.
                                                    Reference

                                                    Please also include the name and address of one independent person that can verify your entry. This should be someone from outside your organisation who has worked with you or has been impacted by your organisation and work.

                                                            And finally

                                                            We just want to check that you are not a robot.

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