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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 Institute Of Physics - Public Engagement Grant

Currently Closed
The Public Engagement Grant Scheme (PEGS) aims to support the IOP Limit Less campaign by improving the relationship with physics of young people and their influencers, including their parents and carers. This could be by showcasing relatable role models of those doing physics, actively challenging stereotypes and preconceptions, sharing positive messages about physics, and more!The grant looks to prioritise projects that reach families with young people under the age of 16 who identify with one or more of the following groups currently underrepresented in the physics community:- Girls and young women- Disabled young people- LGBT+ young people- Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds- Black Caribbean young people

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R0N00000UODR5UAP/the-institute-of-physics-public-engagement-grant

Creative Scotland - Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance

Currently open
The purpose of the Fund is to support touring of high-quality theatre and dance (including outdoor, circus, interdisciplinary and site-specific work). This can include remounts of previously successful shows, shows which have previously undergone research and development, and tourable work that is yet to be produced. The aim of this fund is to support a range of work of different scales to tour throughout Scotland, and to help the touring sector engage with and develop audiences. The fund also aims to support work created by a diverse range of artists, companies and producers, and for a diverse range of audiences.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R0N00000LhmOEUAZ/creative-scotland-touring-fund-for-theatre-and-dance

Social Investment Scotland - Growth Guarantee Scheme

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The Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) is designed to support access to finance for UK small businesses (third-sector) as they look to invest and grow. The Scheme provides a 70% government backed guarantee on loans, and aims to improve access to finance to boost overall investment and economic growth. The Scheme supports term loans, overdrafts, asset based lending and invoice finance facilities. Term loans and asset finance facilities are available from three months up to six years, with overdrafts and invoice finance available from three months up to three years.To find out more, visit the SIS website or contact them to speak with a member of the team.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP10000058sraMAA/social-investment-scotland-growth-guarantee-scheme

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

Impact Funding Partners - Volunteering Support Fund

Currently Closed
Recruit volunteers with relevant skills to help strengthen the governance (e.g. improving leadership,

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000000Ng9rEAC/impact-funding-partners-volunteering-support-fund

Voluntary organisations are struggling. Will government recognise the scale of the challenge?

Sheghley Ogilvie
31 August 2022
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will publish its 2022/2023 Programme for Government.,The UK and Scottish Governments need to recognise these issues and their long-term effects are likely,and the Scottish Government.,SCVO welcomes the Scottish Government’s plans to become a Fair Work Nation by 2025 and to extend the,job security - one of the five Scottish Government Fair Work Dimensions - and continuity of service

https://scvo.scot/p/53172/2022/08/31/voluntary-organisations-are-struggling

Engender

  • Membership number 3193
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC029053

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/3193/engender

The Digital Participation Charter Fund is back!

Aaron Slater
3 October 2023
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Fund is administered by SCVO, and Round 9 is delivered in partnership with Fund sponsors Scottish Government,“The Digital Citizen Division in Scottish Government is delighted to be working in partnership with SCVO,outcomes for the people of Scotland.”Eilidh McLaughlin, Head of Digital Citizen Unit, Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/62763/2023/10/03/the-digital-participation-charter-fund-is-back

Creative Scotland - Youth Music Initiative: Strengthening Youth Music

Currently Closed
The YMI Strengthening Youth Music Fund supports individuals and organisations working in the youth music sector deliver activities that will improve, develop and strengthen the sector, and the services offered to benefit children and young people across the country.It does not support music making activity directly with children and young people – this support is offered through the Access to Music Making Fund.Up to £1.4m will be available for the Access to Music Making and Strengthening Youth Music Funds in 2025/26.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000007YdoSEAS/creative-scotland-youth-music-initiative-strengthening-youth-music

Scottish Social Services Council - Voluntary Sector Development Fund

Currently Closed
The Voluntary Sector Development Fund (VSDF) contributes to the costs associated with meeting required registration qualification criteria set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and to help employers in achieving a qualified workforce.Around £780,000 is available during 2025-26 to contribute to costs associated with staff meeting the required registration qualification criteria set by the SSSC. They would particularly like small and medium-sized organisations to apply. Workers eligible for support this year are: social care workers at the level of support worker, practitioner and supervisor, providing care at home service, housing support service or care home service for adults.Funding is available for SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 6 or 7. For 2025-2026, the SSSC and Scottish Government would encourage level 7 applications to support supervisors who have had an extension to their qualification condition and still have to gain their practice qualification.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003hlg8EAA/scottish-social-services-council-voluntary-sector-development-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.