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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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Failing to switch providers hits charities in the pocket

NEWS 6 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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

Fife Council - Common Good Funds

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Common Good Funds earn money each year from property rents and interest on investments and balances. These funds can be used for the benefit of the inhabitants of that town/area. Projects must have a community-wide benefit. You must clearly show how your proposal will benefit the people living in the relevant former burgh.Fife Council uses agreed criteria to assess applications:- the value of each Common Good Fund should be protected over time- grants will normally cover no more than 50% of a project’s total cost

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb000000FExX7EAL/fife-council-common-good-funds

Thistle Wind Partners Community Fund

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Thistle Wind Partners are offering donations to local groups based in Kincardine & Mearns, Caithness and Orkney with a particular focus on the areas impacted by their onshore infrastructure. The fund will support community-led activities that support Environmental, Coastal and Recreation projects such as:- Volunteer beach cleans (gear, skips, Hi-Vis vests etc)- Path repairs- Nature conservation - Habitat restoration- Supporting improved access to and recreation in our coasts and countryside

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007ntTxMAI/thistle-wind-partners-community-fund

B&Q Community Reuse

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The B&Q Community Re-Use Programme. donates surplus and display items go to those who need them the most, to help build a stronger community for all of us. They donate products to schools, charities and community groups to transform local spaces for the community. The most common items donated are: - Plastic plant pots and trays- Plants that are past their best and other compostable materials- Damaged or part filled cans of paint - White pallets- Broken tiles and slabs- Ends of wallpaper rolls- End of line stock

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000005kcEdEAI/b-q-community-reuse

Moray Council - Banffshire Educational Trust

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Grants are available for a range of clubs and organisations operating for the benefit of persons belonging to the County of Banff. This area includes Buckie, Keith and Aberdeenshire. It includes funds for drama, music and visual arts, sports facilities, adult education and educational experiments and research.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003idP9EAI/moray-council-banffshire-educational-trust

Empower Angus

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Funding is available for non-profits in Angus, Scotland. Empower Community Foundation has launched a fund to support community projects working on/aiming to support the local community and environment.Assisting with the the most compelling current needs of the local community remains the focus of this funding, having donated £100k over the last four years to Voluntary Action Angus, Angus Carers Association, CAFE Project, Edinburgh Science Festival school programme, Angus Care and Repair and Carmyllie Hall.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000PlvLyEAJ/empower-angus

Charities who don’t shoulder responsibility for property obligations risk ruin

OPINION 24 November 2016 Guest post
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Charities unaware of their obligations in relation to property they own or use are risking their financial health and reputation, as well as public safety

https://tfn.scot/opinion/charities-must-shoulder-responsibility-for-property-risks

Highland Council - Common Good Funds

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The Common Good Fund can be used to provide financial support for a wide range of local community activities. In the Highlands, the Common Good funds are:- Cromarty- Dingwall- Dornoch- Fortrose and Rosemarkie- Fort William- Grantown- Invergordon- Inverness- Kingussie- Nairn- Tain- Thurso- Wick

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003i26xEAA/highland-council-common-good-funds

South Lanarkshire Council - Participatory Budgeting

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Participatory Budgeting (PB) gives local residents a direct role in identifying priorities, making decisions, and allocating a portion of public funding. This approach has been implemented across all nine Neighbourhood Planning areas in South Lanarkshire, allowing communities to influence how money is spent in their local area.Priorities and criteria will depend on your local area.Funding must follow the principles: Fair and Inclusive Participatory, Deliberative, Empowering, Creative and Flexible, Transparent, and Part of our democracy.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007Tx0fMAC/south-lanarkshire-council-participatory-budgeting

Stirling Council - Community Pride Fund

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Funds local projects delivered for the benefit of single geographic communities in the Stirling Council area. Projects can include physical infrastructure and environmental improvements as well as activity promoting community spirit. Examples include; improvements to existing facilities such as structures, benches and fencing; sustainable floral displays; recycling facilities; spring cleans; activity that promotes your community or fosters community spirit.Projects must meet the Stirling Council priorities, a list of which can be found in the fund guidance notes.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000007WpEAEA0/stirling-council-community-pride-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.