Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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

Growing Climate Confidence: what we've learnt

Beth Mukushi

8 July 2024

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SCVO news

Climate crisis

Because the voluntary sector is so varied, the spaces we use also vary - the plan for a village hall

https://scvo.scot/p/92794/2024/07/08/growing-climate-confidence-what-weve-learnt

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

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

Millport Town Hall

Membership number 6093
Charity registered in Scotland SC049279

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

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

Tracey Bird

24 October 2023

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Trustees

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