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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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Western Isles Development Trust - Main Fund

Currently open
The purpose of the trust is to support the regeneration and development of the Outer Hebrides through disbursement of Community Benefit secured from the local deployment of Renewable Energy installations.The Board’s current main focus is to assist projects which will support the alleviation of fuel poverty and promote renewable energy schemes.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb00000096EPoEAM/western-isles-development-trust-main-fund

South Lanarkshire Council - Climate Emergency and Resilience Fund

Currently Closed
Climate Emergency and Resilience Grants are available to community groups and organisations who need funding to pursue environmental, sustainability or climate change projects.The fund can be used for community projects which embrace the council’s climate change, sustainability, and climate adaptation objectives: - Improved air quality- Increased climate resilience- Improved resource efficiency -Increased active travel opportunities- Increased/enhanced urban greenspace- Improved outdoor access- Reduction in the reliance of fossil fuels- Improved energy efficiency- The use of renewable technology- Increased renewable energy generation- Reduction in waste- Supporting the circular economy- Adapting to climate change e.g. flood protection

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000MiDpkEAF/south-lanarkshire-council-climate-emergency-and-resilience-fund

Out of Lewis and into Africa

NEWS 17 August 2017 by Rab Armour
Environment & International
How a tiny Scottish island made lasting links with African villages

https://tfn.scot/news/out-of-africa

How hope can help us overcome fear and despair

OPINION 15 May 2026 by Anna Fowlie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Anna Fowlie welcomes the Million Acts of Hope campaign

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-million-acts-of-hope

Old Torry Community Centre Association SCIO

  • Membership number 6699
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC047981

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/6699/old-torry-community-centre-association-scio

Dumfries & Galloway Council - Area Committee Grants

Currently open
Dumfries and Galloway Council can provide financial assistance to the third sector (voluntary and community organisations) who can apply to one or more of four Area Committees: Annandale and Eskdale; Nithsdale; Stewartry; Wigtown. Individuals may also apply in certain circumstances.Each Committee has agreed their own Priorities, Criteria and Eligibility which are detailed on the website.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003i3G0EAI/dumfries-galloway-council-area-committee-grants

SSE - Strathy North Joint Community Fund

Currently open
The Fund aims to promote community spirit and bring people together; enhance quality of life and promote people’s well-being; and foster vibrant sustainable communities. It seeks to do this by awarding funding for projects or activities that contribute to the following priorities: - foster social networks & activities that support older people in the community - assist young people to maximise their potential and improve their life chances - promote better relationships between different generations - encourage healthy lifestyles and good mental health - support the development and use of new community assets, and maintain and enhance existing ones - address the effects of rural isolation, improving access to services and improving transport - support skills development and non-profit making initiatives that will nurture a thriving and diverse local economy - minimises environmental impacts and reduces ‘carbon footprint’ - strengthen the ability of local people and groups to continue to meet their own needs and make a difference within their communities.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000005h9o9EAA/sse-strathy-north-joint-community-fund

Millport Town Hall

  • Membership number 6093
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC049279

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/6093/millport-town-hall

Living the life of a sports volunteer

OPINION 16 September 2015 Guest post
Culture & Leisure
​Volunteering has given Isabelle Kelly the shot in confidence that she needed, as well as a new found hobby

https://tfn.scot/opinion/living-the-life-of-a-sports-volunteer

Trustees' Week 2023 - there's so much going on!

Tracey Bird
24 October 2023
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Connell will cover Practical governance problems and how to solve them For any trustees that run village,and community halls, you won’t want to miss the launch of a great new practical resource from the Development

https://scvo.scot/p/84489/2023/10/24/trustees-week-2023-theres-so-much-going-on

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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.