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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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The Scottish Government - Climate Engagement Fund

Currently Closed
Groups and organisations can apply for funding to help people understand how climate change affects their lives and what actions they can take. The Climate Engagement Fund will support groups to act as ‘trusted messengers’ in their communities, and lead climate change initiatives that: - reach all parts of society - build understanding - enable participation in policy development - encourage climate action Climate Engagement funding can be used for activities such as: - events, lectures, and festivals - climate conversations and workshops - interactive exhibitions and participatory arts - training and climate coaching - youth programmes and citizen science - informative games and mobile applications - staff costs directly linked to project design and deliveryThe project period is August 2025 to 31 March 2026, when all funded activity must be completed.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000QT5gbEAD/the-scottish-government-climate-engagement-fund

Scottish Forestry - Forestry Grant Scheme - Forest Infrastructure

Currently open
This option has two distinct aims.1) Provides support for new access infrastructure that will bring small scale, undermanaged woodlands or inaccessible woodlands back into active management with the following aims: - to improve the economic value of forest and woodland through timber production- to increase the area of woodland in Scotland that is in sustainable management - to improve the environmental and social benefits of woodland.2) To provide support for new access infrastructure to new woodlands as part of the Sheep and Trees initiative. This initiative is aimed at raising awareness of the many opportunities woodland can bring to land managers.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb000000DViruEAD/scottish-forestry-forestry-grant-scheme-forest-infrastructure

Scottish Forestry - Forestry Grant Scheme - Harvesting and Processing

Currently open
Funding is intended to help to bring woodlands into management; promote the economic and sustainable production of timber and timber products; add value and jobs to local economies; and provide support to facilitate and enable diversification.It supports investments in three main areas:1. new specialised equipment which will increase the local small-scale harvesting and processing capacity2. new specialised equipment for forest tree nurseries, including tree seed supply businesses and equipment for afforestation ground preparation projects, including forestry fencing projects3. support for the mobile equipment to help forestry businesses or enterprises to adapt and recover from Covid-19

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000008nxZ5EAI/scottish-forestry-forestry-grant-scheme-harvesting-and-processing

Footgolf Association of Scotland

  • Membership number 8361
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC050749

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/8361/footgolf-association-of-scotland

Coronavirus and Scotland Follow up, Scottish Affairs Select Committee - response from SCVO

Kirsten Hogg
26 June 2023
Posted in
How adequate was UK Government and Scottish Government support for your industry or sector to get back,Scottish Government The Scottish Government acted quickly to provide emergency financial support, as,How effective was UK Government and Scottish Government spending around the pandemic?,Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government.,How much did UK Government and Scottish Government financial support assist in the recovery of your industry

https://scvo.scot/p/60273/2023/06/26/coronavirus-and-scotland-follow-up-scottish-affairs-select-committee-response-from-scvo

Changing the Chemistry

  • Membership number 5027
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC045519

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/5027/changing-the-chemistry

Careful now! Your emerging AI strategy 

John Fitzgerald
19 October 2023
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Can you have a strategy for an emerging, frothy technology like AI? Yes, you can, but it needs to be realistic and flexible. In this blog, I’ll highlight some of the areas you should cover. We’ll expand on this in our AI guide for the voluntary sector. 

https://scvo.scot/p/84589/2023/10/19/careful-now-your-emerging-ai-strategy

The Scottish Government - Scottish Connections Fund

Currently Closed
The Scottish Connections Fund offers funding to organisations to set up new projects to promote Scotland’s reputation and interests. You must also be able to demonstrate that your project:- has a clear link to at least one commitment in the Scottish Connections Framework- bring together or contribute to interests across sectors of activity (live/work, study, visit, do business, culture) - those multiple links will attract additional weighting during the scoring process- will increase vibrancy, visibility or connectivity between Scottish diaspora communities outside Scotland, or with Scotland itself- has a credible communications plan that promotes Scotland’s reputation as a place to live, work, visit, study, and do business- promotes inclusion and diversity, for example working in historically marginalised communities and groups, such as with minority ethnic Scots and LGBTQ communities, or encouraging participation of women and young people- is co-funded, where possible

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000001FWYTMA4/the-scottish-government-scottish-connections-fund

Review of National Outcomes 2023 - SCVO response to call for evidence

Paul Bradley
12 June 2023
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About our submission SCVO is pleased to provide evidence for the Scottish Government's ‘National Outcomes,For instance, the Welsh Government's recent Programme for Government sets out wellbeing objectives that,Visibility throughout the Scottish Government is vital.,However, it is worth noting that neither the 2022-23 Programme for Government nor the Scottish Government's,The most recent Programme for Government in Wales presents a clear outline of how the Welsh Government

https://scvo.scot/p/60157/2023/06/12/review-of-national-outcomes-2023-scvo-response-to-call-for-evidence

Energy Saving Trust Foundation - Youth Climate Action Fund

Currently Closed
Funding for youth-led projects that work with young people experiencing inequality to engage with them on the climate emergency. Eligible costs include:- Work that is currently underway and will continue into the grant funding period- Running costs, including overheads and energy costs.- Staff costs.- Equipment necessary to deliver the work you’re requesting support for.- Training costs for staff, volunteers and children and young people.- Venue hire.- Travel costs.- Other costs associated with removing barriers to access for children and young people.- Volunteer expenses.- Budget for young people-led project development.- Small scale capital costs.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000QUkZBEA1/energy-saving-trust-foundation-youth-climate-action-fund

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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.