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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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From straw man to Wicker Man?

Annie Gunner Logan looks at the unintended consequences of community empowerment, stemming from a lack of strong shared ambitions and clear vision

https://tfn.scot/opinion/from-straw-man-to-wicker-man

Lottery accused of “disempowering” Scots community

Community believes funder is deliberately wanting it to fail

https://tfn.scot/news/lottery-accused-of-disempowering-scots-community

Grants of up to £3,000 are available to constituted community groups for projects which benefit local communities in the Marr area.Funding is available for projects which can be delivered before the end of February 2026 and which support one or more of the following priorities:- Empowered and confident communities- Economically vibrant communities- Healthy, safe and thriving communities- Connected communities- Natural heritage and environmentProjects which offset the impact of a reduction in services or enhance provision will be welcomed.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb000000CDYZ0EAP/aberdeenshire-council-marr-area-committee-budget-grants

The University Community Fund enables the University to listen to ideas, adapt to local needs, and provide financial support to deliver tangible benefits for the wider community.The Community Fund accepts applications of between £250 and £3,000, including those which:- benefit communities in the local areaincrease engagement between the University and the community- promote knowledge exchange and widening participation- promote environmental sustainability- promote diversity and inclusion- celebrate the local area’s heritage, whether physical or cultural

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007KMjVMAW/university-of-st-andrews-university-community-fund

The Trust supports charitable institutions, societies and/or indigent persons connected with the town or burgh of Kinross and the parish of Orwell at the discretion of the trustees. Trust funds to be applied for charitable, beneficial or public purposes. In the past the trust has funded local youth, sport and school groups as well as churches, often for capital projects.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000000Ng9eEAC/arthur-margaret-thompson-s-charitable-trust

BCBN’s Grant Initiative aims to provide small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects. This initiative will distribute a one-off grant award of up to £3,000 per charity or to small but credible community projects, which are able to demonstrate their positive impact on the communities they aim to serve. Any projects supported must be UK based (excluding Northern Ireland); address a community issue or support a local community initiative; and provide benefits to the local community.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000006g4WnMAI/better-community-business-network-grant-initiative

Glasgow's Holiday Programme aims to enable community organisations to provide nutritious food to children/young people using their services during school holiday periods. The Programme is for children/young people 0-18 years of age.They will fund:- Food costs- Ancillary costs (utility costs, cutlery, chef costs)- Sessional staff costs- Volunteer costs- Venue costs- Activity costs- Transport costs- Entry costs (for day trips)- Management Fee costsYou are encouraged to consider how sustainable delivery can be reflected in your programme.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000003nhV7MAI/glasgow-city-council-glasgow-s-holiday-programme

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