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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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Lonely Citizens: Report of the Working Party on Active Citizenship

This report focuses on active citizenship as civic participation in politics and governance rather than,citizens play an indispensable role in holding power to account and ensuring that public services and government,As citizens, we should play an active part in governance at some point in our lives, but only where our,Government and non-governmental public agencies should view active citizens as their life blood.

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/lonely-citizens-report-of-the-working-party-on-active-citizenship

On Target for 2030? An independent snapshot review of Scotland’s progress against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) as host of the SDG Network Scotland – without any government,Compiled to coincide with the publication of the UK Government and Scottish Government reviews, the snapshot

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/on-target-for-2030-an-independent-snapshot-review-of-scotlands-progress-against-the-united-nations-sustainable-development-goals

The Evidence Base for Third Sector Policy in Scotland: A Review of Selected Recent Literature

review the research evidence and assess the current contribution of the third sector to the Scottish Government,research evidence on the third sector in Scotland and identify how it contributes to the Scottish Government,where evidence suggests that the third sector is having an impact, but where it is not aligned to government

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/the-evidence-base-for-third-sector-policy-in-scotland-a-review-of-selected-recent-literature

Rescue and recovery: Covid-19, jobs and income security (August 2020)

It makes recommendations to government, including replacing the furlough scheme with a ‘Coronavirus Work,The report also calls for investment in public infrastructure and for the government to maintain the

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/rescue-and-recovery-covid-19-jobs-and-income-security-august-2020

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

The aim of the fund is to develop and support substance and/or behaviour Lived Experience recovery organisations to trial, grow and develop their ideas, services or products and build organisational capacity.The Recovery Seed Fund has up to £5,000 of Startup and Support funding for Lived Experience voluntary groups, charities and Social Enterprises. In addition to the Recovery fund SRC are also offering support and business development advice to individuals, groups and social enterprises to allow them to grow, develop and become sustainable. If this is something that would be of interest please contact fiona@scottishrecoveryconsortium.org

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000MgdRPEAZ/scottish-recovery-consortium-recovery-seed-fund

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

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

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

Funded by The Scottish Government, The Nature Restoration Fund encourages applicants with projects that restore wildlife and habitats on land and sea and address the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. The primary focus of this fund is to increase the biodiversity value of land and sea with a focus on nature-based solutions to address the impacts of biodiversity loss and climate change.The Fund will support a mix of urban and rural-focused projects, such as improving greenspace for outdoor learning, green active travel routes, planting of wildlife corridors and natural flood management.Funding is available to Helping Nature and Transforming Nature Delivery projects for single or multi-year projects. Transforming Nature Development projects should be for no longer than 12 months. The Nature Restoration Fund is largely a capital fund designed to deliver change on the ground.Project activities must be completed by 31 March 2028.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000LvJRdEAN/naturescot-nature-restoration-fund

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