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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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SSE - Balmurrie Fell Community Fund

Currently open
Provides grants to community and charitable projects in the community council areas of Kirkcowan, Old Luce and New Luce in Dumfries and Galloway. The community fund can support projects which:- enhance quality of life for local residents- contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities- promote community spirit and encourage community activity

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000005h9itEAA/sse-balmurrie-fell-community-fund

SSE - Clyde South Lanarkshire Community Fund

Currently open
The community fund is for projects within the Clyde wind farm area, up to around 15km from the wind farm near Abington.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000005h9kMEAQ/sse-clyde-south-lanarkshire-community-fund

South Lanarkshire Council - Renewable Energy Fund

Currently open
Funds are available for capital projects which improve quality of life and economic prosperity of communities within 10km of a participating renewable energy development (42 participating windfarms - see website for details).Capital projects are usually long-term projects to acquire, develop, improve and/or maintain a capital asset such as land, buildings or roads or one off activities. Projects should be place and community based and require evidence of community support and consultation and involvement within the application. Your project must meet at least one of the following Themes:- Theme One: Stronger Communities- Theme Two: Prosperous Communities- Theme Three: Healthy and Active Communities- Theme Four: Sustainable Environmental Communities

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000000Ng8aEAC/south-lanarkshire-council-renewable-energy-fund

Baillie Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Currently open
Baillie Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund’s objectives are to fairly and reasonably disburse funds for the general benefit of the public living within the current boundaries of the West Caithness Community Council. The Fund may also consider applications from educational and sporting organisations from other community council areas in Caithness and North Sutherland.Projects that help to create a vibrant community including those with a focus on environmental, education and community improvement projects, including outdoor activities will be considered.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000PyrcbEAB/baillie-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund

Mushroom Trust

Currently open
The Trust’s charitable purposes are the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, the advancement of citizenship and community development and the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. The trustees main focus is on protecting and enhancing green spaces in and around Edinburgh, Scotland and beyond. In particular they wish to support projects that enhance the public's enjoyment and appreciation of green spaces including the horticultural and aesthetic enhancement of green spaces.The trustees are keen to support organisations that might have difficulties in obtaining public funding from other sources.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000000Ng7WEAS/mushroom-trust

East Ayrshire Council - Community Grants to Local Organisations

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East Ayrshire Council offers a wide range of grants to voluntary organisations. Grants are intended to provide or maintain cultural, social, welfare, recreational or sporting facilities or to promote these activities. The grants are also provided to assist community-based projects that are in the interests of local areas or the environment.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003idWKEAY/east-ayrshire-council-community-grants-to-local-organisations

Andy Jackson Fund for Access

Currently open
The Fund aims to improve and increase access to paddle-sports/canoeing for the waters of Scotland (e.g. canal, open water, marine and river). It provides funding to any project in Scotland that helps paddlers get on the water.Examples of projects which can be funded include:- Steps to get down to a river bank- Constructing a path to walk by a river bank- A shed for any canoeist to store boats in overnight- A composting toilet near a popular river section- Car parking near a popular river section- Funding campaigning for Scottish access legislation- Funding campaigning against developments which would remove rapids- Leaflets to promote responsible access to the water by paddlers

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000PirddEAB/andy-jackson-fund-for-access

South Lanarkshire Renewable Energy Fund - Micro Grants

Currently open
Through funding from South Lanarkshire’s Renewable Energy Fund, Community Councils in South Lanarkshire can award micro grants to support local constituted and non-constituted groups and where appropriate individuals.The micro grants are available for activity which is community focused and supports the following objectives:- enhance quality of life for local residents- contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities- and/or promote community spirit and encourage community activity.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R0N00000VHxOdUAL/south-lanarkshire-renewable-energy-fund-micro-grants

SSE - Tangy Community Fund

Currently open
Provides funding to community and charitable projects in the community council areas of Campbeltown, East Kintyre, The Laggan, Southend and West Kintyre. The community fund can support projects which:- enhance the quality of life for local residents- contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities- promote community spirit and encourage community activity

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003i218EAA/sse-tangy-community-fund

Angus Council Charitable Trust

Currently open
The Angus Council Charitable Trust provides support to vulnerable people in Angus and assists local groups or organisations with ongoing projects. The trust is split into seven geographical areas, based on the council’s current ward boundaries. The trust covers all wards in Angus, with the purpose of funds as follows:- Prevention/relief of poverty- Provision of recreational facilities/activities- Relief of those in need- Advancement of education- Advancement of citizenship/community- Advancement of arts, heritage, culture, science, war memorials.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000000Ng4ZEAS/angus-council-charitable-trust

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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.