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Creative Scotland - Environmental Sustainability Sector Support

Currently Closed

Funding for an organisation to deliver ongoing support to sector organisations in Scotland, to help them drive transformational change in response to national, regional and place-based climate ambitions and policy. They want to fund a specialist organisation that can:- Help the sector track progress towards a climate ready, net zero Scotland by supporting data collection and reporting on progress.- Provide practical tools, clear guidance and training so organisations can achieve their goals for change.- Provide expert advice and connections to key networks, including tailored advice for the Screen sector.For activity between 1 April 2026 and 30 March 2027 (with a possible extension to 30 March 2028, following a review).

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP10000081JX3MAM/creative-scotland-environmental-sustainability-sector-support

National Centre for Resilience - Third Sector, Community & Practice Fund

Currently Closed

The primary objective of this funding call is to empower community groups and third-sector organisations to develop and implement projects that enhance resilience to natural hazardswithin their specific communities. They will support 12-month projects that that not only address immediate vulnerabilities butalso consider the broader context of community well-being.Projects should address one or more of the following key areas:1. Community-Led Risk Assessment: Develop initiatives that engage the community in a comprehensive assessment of local natural hazards, vulnerabilities, exposures and risks.2. Place-Based Resilience Planning: Support projects that facilitate the development of community-specific resilience plans that consider the unique characteristics, resources, and cultural aspects of the local area.3. Collaboration and Networking: Encourage community groups to form partnerships with local government agencies, emergency services, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to create collaborative networks that strengthen overall resilience.4. Knowledge Sharing and Replicability: Emphasise the development of project frameworks, documentation, and best practices that can be shared with other communities across Scotland, enabling them to replicate successful approaches.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000001ZhBHMA0/national-centre-for-resilience-third-sector-community-practice-fund

Corra Foundation - Local Support Fund Micro Grants

Currently Closed

The Local Support Fund Micro Grants (LSF Micro) are part of the Scottish Government’s National Drugs Mission Funds, administered by the Corra Foundation. LSF Micro is for grassroots and community-based groups in Scotland, which deliver frontline services to support people who use or used drugs, people in recovery and/or families affected by someone else’s drug use.This fund is designed to help these groups by providing grants which will offer some financial security. This is intended to help with planning and delivering support to improve the wellbeing of people who use substances, people in recovery and their families.Funding can support day to day running costs, project costs, training, new or existing activities, small pieces of equipment, expansion costs, etc.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000Lry3dEAB/corra-foundation-local-support-fund-micro-grants

The Ironmongers’ Company - STEM projects

Currently Closed

The Ironmongers’ Foundation wishes to support initiatives that encourage young people to study science subjects at school and go on to pursue STEM-related further education or vocational training, particularly in the area of Materials Science. The Foundation works in partnership with other organisations to deliver specific projects, which must meet all of the following criteria:- Grants are made to registered or exempt charities only. Applications will not be accepted from schools. Projects involving corporate partners must have charitable purposes and be for public benefit, not private gain- Activities must be within the UK- Preference will be given to projects engaging young people between the ages of 11 and 18 from disadvantaged backgrounds. Participants should be within this age range or be educators working with young people within this age range- Activities must be additional to those funded by government or other sources e.g. covered by school budgets.- Projects should have clear objectives and measurable outcomes, providing repeat engagement and focusing on how they will enhance the Science Capital of young learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. A written evaluation report demonstrating how impact has been measured must be provided on completion

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000005U8ZxMAK/the-ironmongers-company-stem-projects

Third Sector Unit - Scottish Government

Membership number 5731

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/5731/third-sector-unit-scottish-government

How well prepared is the UK for climate change?

Change was established under the Climate Change Act 2008 to provide independent advice to the UK Government,and the devolved administrations on the impacts of climate change on the UK and assess Government progress,assessment of progress on preparing for climate change, based primarily on analysis of central government

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/how-well-prepared-is-the-uk-for-climate-change

Charity Finance Group

Membership number 7643
Charity registered in Scotland SC052037

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/7643/charity-finance-group

Evaluation of the Working for Families Fund (2004-2008)

The Working for Families Fund (WFF) contributed to the Scottish Government?,streamlined into the Fairer Scotland Fund (FSF), which replaced WFF and six previous funds as part of the Government,s budget concordat with local government.

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/evaluation-of-the-working-for-families-fund-2004-2008

Trustees' Week 2022: Thriving in challenging times

Anna Fowlie

31 October 2022

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Support & learning
Governance

Trustees week

range of practical resources to help, including the Information Service, the HR Service, the Good Governance,help and advice on HR and employment, property, VAT and Tax, mergers and collaborations and good governance

https://scvo.scot/p/54987/2022/10/31/trustees-week-2022-thriving-in-challenging-times

Social Change in Scottish Fishing Communities: a Brief Literature Review and Annotated Bibliography

The Scottish Government commissioned this lierature review in order to gain a better understanding of,internet research using general search engines (www.google.com) as well as those of the Scottish Government,, other Government and voluntary sector sites, and research organisations such as the UN Food and Agriculture

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/social-change-in-scottish-fishing-communities-a-brief-literature-review-and-annotated-bibliography

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How well prepared is the UK for climate change?

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Evaluation of the Working for Families Fund (2004-2008)

Trustees' Week 2022: Thriving in challenging times

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