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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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heritage of coastal and seagoing communities of place and interest, for example, a coastal or fishing village

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007GX2PMAW/formartine-coastal-communities-fund

How hope can help us overcome fear and despair

Anna Fowlie welcomes the Million Acts of Hope campaign

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

Living the life of a sports volunteer

​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

Duncan Place

  • Membership number 5503
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC048100

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/5503/duncan-place

SURF Awards

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The SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration are organised and delivered by SURF in partnership with the Scottish Government.The purpose of the SURF Awards process is:- To recognise and reward best practice in communityregeneration;- To promote and disseminate best practice acrossScotland as means of sharing knowledge and experience, and thereby enhancing future policy and practice;- To highlight the important role that regeneration projects have in improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities.There are five categories of entry in the2026 SURF Awards:- Improving Scotland’s Places- Housing and Regeneration- Creative Regeneration- Removing Barriers to Employability- Community Led Regeneration

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000LsCtdEAF/surf-awards

The Area Committee has a small budget which can be used to 'top up' other funding sources in cases where otherwise there would be inadequate funding to allow something to happen. They will favour projects which respond to local needs and show clear evidence of community economic development and emerged from, or take cognisance of: - Community Action Plans- Settlement Plans- Town Centre First approach- The Local Community Plan: Strong Communities, Wellbeing and Connecting People- Local Place Plans- Community Empowerment Act, in support of the assembly of for example business plans or feasibility studiesPlease note that this fund is for projects taking place with the Kincardine and Mearns area only. See the website for full criteria.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000007ZuZfEAK/aberdeenshire-council-kincardine-and-mearns-area-committee-budget

In recognition of children needing a Stronger Start in life, Tesco's Cooking for All campaign in partnership with The Sun, will offer £150k in grants through the Tesco Stronger Starts fund in an effort to improve children’s access to healthy food, have a wider understanding of where food comes from and an opportunity to learn how to prepare and cook healthy and nutritious meals.The type of things they would expect to fund are:- Food growing projects eg allotments/polytunnels that can then be used in lessons/breakfast clubs etc- Food education projects eg after-school family cooking clubs- Producing cookbooks/food educational materials for children to take home and use- Cooking equipment eg knives/chopping boards/smoothie makers to deliver project

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007NUz3MAG/tesco-stronger-starts-cooking-for-all

Funds are given for a variety of projects which benefit residents within the Stirling Council area and help to develop vibrant, resilient communities. The Community Grant Scheme supports projects which benefit residents within Stirling Council area, whether within a single community or widely across Stirling Council area, or which benefit communities of interest (including hobby/sports groups). Projects must meet Stirling Council priorities, a list of which can be found in the fund guidance notes.The funds must be spent within 12 months of award and will pay for a wide range of projects including:- Start up costs (including first year running costs)- One off capital or equipment costs- Community events, activities or performances- Provision of training courses- Advertising an event or work- Environmental improvements

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000000Ng8kEAC/stirling-council-community-grants-scheme

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