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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.

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The council holds charitable trusts for the relief of poverty, those in need, and the provision of recreational facilities and activities for disadvantaged groups. Their priorities are:- The prevention or relief of poverty- The provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational activities- The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageApplications will be considered from individuals and organisations living in or who are assisting residents within: Kilbirnie and Glengarnock, Dalry, Kilwinning, and Largs.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb000000HmMfEEAV/north-ayrshire-council-town-charitable-trust

The Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund supports charitable projects benefiting those living in the areas served by the community councils of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap o’Noth and the area served by Cabrach Community Association. It will support projects which will support positive change and strategic impact, in particular: - improve community services and facilities- increase participation in and access to contemporary culture, events and recreational activity- preserve and enhance the natural environment for residents and visitors- promote rural regeneration- celebrate the area's cultural, historic and archaeological heritage.They also offer two thematic schemes: Volunteer Development Bursaries; and School Transport Costs.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000007WaEtEAK/foundation-scotland-vattenfall-clashindarroch-wind-farm-community-fund

SUEZ Communities Trust provides funds to undertake work that is eligible under the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund (SLCF). Applications are considered for the five main areas of work: - Land Reclamation (Object A): The reclamation, remediation, restoration or other operation on land to facilitate economic, social or environmental use- Community Recycling (Object B): Community based recycling, re-use and waste prevention projects- Public Amenities (Object C): To provide, maintain or improve an amenity that is used primarily for leisure and recreation. The amenity must be open to all sections of the community for at least 104 days a year- Biodiversity (Object D): The conservation of biodiversity through the provision, conservation, restoration or enhancement of a natural habitat or the maintenance or recovery of a species in its natural habitat- Historic Buildings, Structures or Sites (Object E): The maintenance, repair or restoration of a building, other structure or a site of archaeological interest which is a place of religious worship, or a site of historic or architectural or archaeological interest and is open to the public. Places of religious worship must Grade A listed.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000000Ng8UEAS/suez-communities-trust-scottish-landfill-communities-fund

Failing to switch providers hits charities in the pocket

A study has found that small charities are losing more than a £1000 a year by paying over the odds for utilities

https://tfn.scot/news/failing-to-switch-providers-hits-charities-in-the-pocket

Cultivation Street

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Garden vouchers are available to community, neighbourhood and school gardens who want to bring back community gardening and revitalise our streets and inspire people to take up gardening and grow their green skills. The categories are:- Best Community Garden- Gardens for Better Health- Best School Garden- Garden Centre of the Year

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb000000BTNtMEAX/cultivation-street

Grants are given to organisations operating in the former Grampian Region of Scotland (Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, Banffshire and Morayshire) whose aims are:- To promote and advance music, drama and the arts;- To promote and encourage charitable youth activities;- To promote and maintain Christian ecumenical services; - To help maintain community centres.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000M6prbEAB/the-david-and-june-gordon-memorial-trust

The Dunbar Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme will invite applications from retail properties in Dunbar town centre ONLY to assist with the delivery of capital project costs related to shopfront repairs and improvements.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000005P4bpMAC/dunbar-shopfront-improvement-grant

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