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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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Aberdeenshire Council - Marr Area Committee budget grants

Currently open
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

Arthur & Margaret Thompson's Charitable Trust

Currently open
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

University of St Andrews - University Community Fund

Currently Closed
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

Better Community Business Network - Grant Initiative

Currently open
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

Aberdeenshire Council - Kincardineshire Educational Trust

Currently open
The Kincardineshire Educational Trust was set up for residents, schools and organisations in the former County of Kincardine.The Trust awards grants to individuals, schools and organisations to help with the cost of school trips, further education and funding for sports clubs and facilities. Parents and guardians can also apply if they are receiving certain benefits or on a low income.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000004NZR0MAO/aberdeenshire-council-kincardineshire-educational-trust

The National Lottery Community Fund - Bringing People Together

Currently Closed
Bringing People Together funding can support projects that will build stronger connections across communities, and improve the infrastructure and conditions that are needed to strengthen these connections.They are interested in:- bold and experimental responses to bringing people together using new, or new combinations of approaches- new projects or projects that build on existing work- a range of projects reflecting a mix of communities and places from across the UK.This is funding from the  UK Portfolio. The UK Portfolio explores new approaches, experiment with how to do things differently, and look to fund work that is more future focussed. 

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000KhavWEAR/the-national-lottery-community-fund-bringing-people-together

Aberdeenshire Council - Community Resilience Fund - Equipment and Maintenance Grant

Currently open
The Aberdeenshire Community Resilience Fund is for community or resilience groups seeking funding to support community resilience.Funding can be used for anything that supports individual or community resilience in an emergency. They welcome innovative and novel approaches to improving resilience. This might be for new groups that might need equipment or resources to start up their resilience activities; or existing groups with ongoing costs or needing to replace out of date equipment for example: Generator costs, First Aid kits, Training, Work to enable power resilience, Torches, batteries, blankets, etc.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000M6LKVEA3/aberdeenshire-council-community-resilience-fund-equipment-and-maintenance-grant

Crowdfund Fife

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Crowdfund Fife provides an opportunity for local, constituted community groups to crowdfund and receive a matching grant from Fife Council. Projects that can be funded include:- Small capital works to improve your community- Local events that bring people out of their homes e.g. Men’s Shed, Tea Dance etc.- Regeneration of your local area – anything is possible.- Pilot projects that trial alternative ways of working.- Buying new equipment, materials, or expertise you do not already have that will expand your activities and encourage more people to get involved in your group- A technical study if you are developing a new facility or service

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000OWDldEAH/crowdfund-fife

Foundation Scotland - North Rhins Wind Farm Community Fund

Currently open
The North Rhins Wind Farm became operational in 2010 and it will pay community benefit for the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. Payments are made directly to Community Councils, or similar organisations, to use or distribute to groups that are active in their communities. Ten community councils are eligible for funding from the fund: Cairnryan, Kirkcolm, New Luce, Old Luce, Portpatrick, Stoneykirk, Lochans, Leswalt, Stranraer (which now includes Ochtrelure & Belmont) and Castle Kennedy.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000005FwiLMAS/foundation-scotland-north-rhins-wind-farm-community-fund

The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund - General Programme

Currently open
The fund aids research into learning disability aids the care and relief of those affected by learning disability. Their priorities are learning disabilities (intellectual disabilities) and autism and they will consider projects for children or adults. They will fund: - Capital building/renovation/refurbishment works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools;- Employment schemes including woodwork, crafts, printing and horticulture;- Play schemes and play therapy schemes;- Day and social activities centres including building costs and running costs;- Support for families, including respite schemes;- Independent living schemes;- Support in the community schemes;- Snoezelen rooms.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000000Ng8zEAC/the-baily-thomas-charitable-fund-general-programme

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2025. 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.