This website uses cookies for anonymised analytics and for account authentication. See our privacy and cookies policies for more information.

SCVO
Funding Scotland
TFN
 




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.

Search

What can we help you with?

SCVO
Funding Scotland
TFN

Supporting collaboration between the third and public sectors: evidence review

This report presents findings of research conducted by Scottish Government researchers to better understand,and the public sector – particularly focusing on relationships between the third sector, local government,and national government.,to strengthen collaboration between the voluntary sector and national and local government.,and national government.

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/supporting-collaboration-between-the-third-and-public-sectors-evidence-review

LGBT charity hits out at Tory ministers “interference” in Gender Reform Bill

Stonewall Scotland raised concerns about reported attempts to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

https://tfn.scot/news/lgbt-charity-hits-out-at-tory-ministers-interference-in-gender-reform-bill

Scottish Government facing legal action over missing climate assessment

It’s more than two years since the Government announced its £26billion Infrastructure Investment Plan.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-facing-legal-action-over-missing-climate-assessment

Scottish Government not investing in low carbon economy

​Plans to slash cash earmarked for tackling climate changed criticised

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-not-investing-in-low-carbon-economy

The Cycling Tourism Facilities Fund is an opportunity for tourism businesses, communities, and social enterprises in the Highlands and Islands Enterprise region to develop and enhance the cycling tourism facilities in your area.The funding can be used towards capital projects investing in fixtures, fittings, construction, adaptation or upgrades to improve cycling tourism facilities. Examples of eligible projects include: - new secure covered cycle storage - new open cycle parking, sheltered cycle parking - enhancement to existing cycle parking/storage to increase capacity and/or security - lockers and storage- drying facilities- bike maintenance equipment e.g. repair stations.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000QU2t7EAD/highlands-and-islands-enterprise-cycling-tourism-facilities-fund

Scottish EDGE

Deadline soon
Scottish EDGE is a competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s up-and-coming, innovative, high-growth potential entrepreneurial talent. You should have an ambitious growth strategy and a commitment to deliver upon it. Competitions are:- Scottish EDGE: For early-stage companies/social enterprises across all sectors, offering funding of up to £100,000 on a split grant/loan basis.- Young EDGE: For companies where all directors are under the age of 30 offering a grant only award of up to £15,000.Wild Card EDGE: For pre-trading companies, sole-traders and partnerships, offering a grant-only award of up to £15,000. - Social Enterprise EDGE: For Social Enterprises who clearly demonstrate how their business enriches communities and makes a contribution to society, offering funding of up to £75,000 on a split grant/loan basis..

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000007ZsTlEAK/scottish-edge

SCVO
Funding Scotland
TFN