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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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Global’s Make Some Noise funds life changing projects delivered by small charities, making a real difference in communities across the UK. They're here to make sure nobody has to face life’s toughest challenges alone.As the official charity of Global, the Media and Entertainment Group, they tap into the power of Global’s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold, as well Global’s extensive outdoor advertising portfolio. They use this to raise money and shine a light on some of the biggest issues affecting charities. The current programme prioritises grant-giving for small charities that are working to address one of their key outcome areas for achieving change in communities across the UK:- Providing shelter and safety- Supporting physical and/or mental health- Developing life skills- Reducing isolation or improving inclusionThey are most likely to fund:- Staff salaries predominantly associated with direct delivery work- Any programme, sessional, service or project delivery costs- Equipment, technology, materials or refurbishment costs which are related to direct service delivery work- A contribution to running costs/overheads (in contribution to a wider direct-delivery programme)

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007kgUrMAI/global-s-make-some-noise

The revised purposes of the Scottish Mining Welfare Trust are: To improve the conditions of life of persons who are or have been employed in Scotland in the mining industry or its ancillary undertakings, their families or dependants, who have need of the facilities provided by the Fund by reason of youth, age, ill health or disablement, poverty, social or economic purposes, for improving their conditions of life. Without prejudice to foregoing generality the methods used to achieve these objects may include any or all the following.1. To support groups, individuals and organisations who alleviate social isolation, in traditional Scottish coalfield areas.2. To support groups, individuals and social enterprises or charities to provide an essential service or supportive actions to a group of people who need specific aid, to ensure a better quality of life.3. To promote the provision of health and wellbeing of the people in the groups with a direct link to the mining industry.4. To support the ongoing schemes or organisation which deliver group activities to their local communities within the traditional mining areas.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000007WUdxEAG/scottish-mining-welfare-trust

This funding is for organisations in Scotland, that National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF) currently funds. They want to support organisations to try out new ideas and ways of working. Or to develop their organisation and improve their current work.To apply for this funding, your organisation must:- currently have funding from TNLCF for one or more projects- work with people affected by poverty, disadvantage or discrimination- involve the people you support in designing how you work.The work that TNLCF funds must meet one of these outcomesOrganisations TNCLF funds are able to:- overcome challenges and plan for the future- try out new ideas and ways of working.You can achieve both outcomes. But you will not improve your chances of getting funding by achieving both outcomes.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000006uot7MAA/the-national-lottery-community-fund-scotland-strengthening-organisations

Hoodie Hut are printing hoodies for UK charities. They are giving away a total of 250 hoodies, with each charity able to receive 10 hoodies (or 15 t-shirts) until Hoodie Hut reaches their threshold.If you’re a UK registered charity, then you’re eligible for selection and they'd love to work with you.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000005Du9ZMAS/hoodie-hut-hoodies-for-charity

This funding is for communities in Scotland: people who share an identity, interest or experience, or people living in the same place. They offer funding from £20,001 to £250,000 for up to 5 years.They're looking for projects that will help people connect more with each other, and will support projects that are open, inclusive and led by their community.Your project must achieve at least 2 of these outcomes:- build positive relationships- support people’s health or wellbeing- help people improve their access and connection to nature- make a positive difference to the environment.These are a few examples of projects that achieve their outcomes:- a regular programme of activities that improve the wellbeing of the community. And help people to connect with each other.- community kitchens, larders, pantries and advice or support activities- community gardens or growing projects- environment clear ups, waste reducing activities or mending, repairing and upcycling workshops.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000006MOTFMA4/the-national-lottery-community-fund-scotland-community-action

The Shackleton Foundation provides seed funding and support, by means of a single grant or loan of £15,000 to early-stage social ventures with a primary focus on benefiting young people in the UK.Founded in 2007 by descendants of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expeditions in the early part of the 20th century, the Shackleton Foundation seeks to help disadvantaged and socially marginalised young people.Funding is to support leaders with innovative social ideas aimed at generating positive social change for disadvantaged and socially marginalised young people. Trustees have a preference for Leaders to be running charities, social enterprises or not-for-profit organisations.The projects should be long-lasting and far-reaching with a clear social purpose and not solely reliant on grants and donations. This funding takes calculated risks in providing support at such an early stage, helping to turn these concepts into a reality when many social entrepreneurs find it challenging to secure funding without a proven track record.Eligible ideas must:- Solely benefit young people (0-25) based in the UK- Be in the first year of development- Be innovative and fresh- Fulfil a clear need and demand- Have a real social impact with well defined outputs and goals- Have the potential for real growth and sustainability

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000005hPQeEAM/the-shackleton-foundation

Seven Friends Foundation provides small grants to organisations that fulfil their charitable aims:- To support and promote causes that are ignored, unpopular or face widespread stigma- Create stronger local communities that include those who have previously been excluded or marginalised- Improve skills, infrastructure, sustainability and collaboration within the third sectorThe Foundation wants to support those organisations and causes that are unpopular or do not receive widespread public attention. This could be due to negative focus within the media; due to difficulty in accessing statutory, voluntary and institutional funding; due to the cause being seen as politically controversial; or because the issue is not typically seen as a charitable cause. Examples of these types of causes or groups may be:- Asylum seekers and refugees- Migrant communities- Offenders and ex-offenders- People experiencing violence or abuse- Sex workers- Trafficking and modern slavery- Dependency or Addiction- LGBT+- Sexual and reproductive healthThey look to support organisations to undertake work and projects which are sustainable beyond the period of funding

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000004bW53MAE/seven-friends-foundation

Triodos Crowdfunding helps charities, social enterprises and community groups connect directly with investors to raise finance. Finance is raised from individual and institutional investors through the crowdfunding platform in the form of charity bonds, community share and bond offers, secured and unsecured debt in the form of bonds.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000006Eu8XMAS/triodos-bank-crowdfunding

I B B Trust

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This trust supports a range of charitable organisation for work in Dundee and Tayside.Organisations supported include health and welfare organisations and groups which provide assistance to individuals suffering from physical and mental illnesses.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000000Ng6lEAC/i-b-b-trust

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