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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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Halkirk District Benefit Fund provides community benefit to individuals residing in the Halkirk are (Altnabreac, Banniskirk, Calder, Georgemas, Harpsdale, Spittal, Mybster and Westerdale).The aim of this fund is to advance education and relieve poverty for the benefit of the public and: - to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure.- provision of facilities for meetings, education, and recreation- provision of facilities for the young and elderly- provision of facilities for those who have additional needs- provision of training, education, meetings, lectures, etc.- bringing together organisations for the benefit of the public of the environment - research, collation, and promotion of the history of the Halkirk area.Applicants should demonstrate local consultation and procurement, partnership working and sustainable development.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000005NNkDMAW/foundation-scotland-halkirk-district-benefit-fund

The fund aims to support projects that make a difference to life in, and seek improvement in, the local community. They are keen to support community and voluntary organisations that are charitable, educational, philanthropic or benevolent in purpose. You do not have to be a registered charity to apply for funding but you do have to be able to demonstrate real community impetus and benefits.Projects should benefit people living in Arbuthnott; Benholm and Johnshaven; Gourdon; Inverbervie; Mearns; St Cyrus.Please check the fund guidelines to check eligibility before applying.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb00000094KOxEAM/tullo-and-twinshiels-wind-farms-community-benefit-fund

Large Grants focuses on work that addresses the impacts of poverty and trauma under one or more of the following themes: - Financial security- Education pathways- Work pathways- Relationships (this pathway will launch later in the year).They seek to fund work that: meets people's immediate needs, provides earlier help, tests new approaches or does more of what work, and is universal or targeted. See website for details of target groups.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000JemboEAB/the-robertson-trust-large-grants

One million Scots frozen out by fuel poverty

Government ministers will fail to hit fuel poverty targets. A new strategy is required say experts

https://tfn.scot/features/one-million-scots-frozen-out-by-fuel-poverty

10 of the best places to go walking in Scotland

TFN has teamed up with conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland to pick 10 of the best places in Scotland to go for a walk

https://tfn.scot/lists/ten-sites-to-go-walking-in-scotland

Trust launches astonishing attack on lottery

Community trust launches withering attack on lottery after £1m funding application is rejected

https://tfn.scot/news/trust-launches-astonishing-attack-on-lottery

Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament opens 

This year also sees the inaugural Scottish Rural & Islands Youth Parliament.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-rural-islands-parliament-opens

Moray Local Action Fund

Currently Closed
The Moray Local Action Group offers funding for projects across Moray, that enable community led local development. The fund is intended to enable community led activity focusing on the main aim of supporting a just transition to a Wellbeing Economy working for people, places and planetAll projects must demonstrate that they advance inclusion, equality and diversity while addressing at least one of their priorities:- A Fair & Just Moray - Moray in Harmony with Nature- A Resilient & Thriving Moray- A Connected & Accessible Moray- An Economy Promoting Wellbeing for People & PlanetThey are particularly interested in funding projects that will help address some of the root causes of poverty and child poverty, support a move to a sustainable, carbon-neutral future, and/or help reduce pressures on public services through prevention, community capacity-building, and increased community resilience.The funding for 2025-26 is largely capital funding with a limited amount of revenue/admin funding for operating costs available.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000004w2FGMAY/moray-local-action-fund

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