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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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Ford Village Hall Ltd

  • Membership number 3634
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC035463

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/3634/ford-village-hall-ltd

Family Fund

  • Membership number 69
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC040810

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/69/family-fund

Digital inclusion: room for improvement

David McNeill
22 August 2024
Posted in
The report shows that while government aims to save money through digital services, the burden of supporting,Scotland to tackle digital exclusion for the past decade, the team at SCVO has seen commitment from government,The Scottish Government responded quickly, investing over £50m in Connecting Scotland.,The Scottish Government promise in the 2021 Programme for Government to spend £200m to get 300,000 households,But it’s not solely Government’s responsibility.

https://scvo.scot/p/93457/2024/08/22/digital-inclusion-room-for-improvement

Scottish Forestry - Forestry Grant Scheme - Harvesting and Processing

Currently open
Funding is intended to help to bring woodlands into management; promote the economic and sustainable production of timber and timber products; add value and jobs to local economies; and provide support to facilitate and enable diversification.It supports investments in three main areas:1. new specialised equipment which will increase the local small-scale harvesting and processing capacity2. new specialised equipment for forest tree nurseries, including tree seed supply businesses and equipment for afforestation ground preparation projects, including forestry fencing projects3. support for the mobile equipment to help forestry businesses or enterprises to adapt and recover from Covid-19

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000008nxZ5EAI/scottish-forestry-forestry-grant-scheme-harvesting-and-processing

Scottish Forestry - Forestry Grant Scheme - Forest Infrastructure

Currently open
This option has two distinct aims.1) Provides support for new access infrastructure that will bring small scale, undermanaged woodlands or inaccessible woodlands back into active management with the following aims: - to improve the economic value of forest and woodland through timber production- to increase the area of woodland in Scotland that is in sustainable management - to improve the environmental and social benefits of woodland.2) To provide support for new access infrastructure to new woodlands as part of the Sheep and Trees initiative. This initiative is aimed at raising awareness of the many opportunities woodland can bring to land managers.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb000000DViruEAD/scottish-forestry-forestry-grant-scheme-forest-infrastructure

The Scottish Government - Climate Engagement Fund

Currently closed
Groups and organisations can apply for funding to help people understand how climate change affects their lives and what actions they can take. The Climate Engagement Fund will support groups to act as ‘trusted messengers’ in their communities, and lead climate change initiatives that: - reach all parts of society - build understanding - enable participation in policy development - encourage climate action Climate Engagement funding can be used for activities such as: - events, lectures, and festivals - climate conversations and workshops - interactive exhibitions and participatory arts - training and climate coaching - youth programmes and citizen science - informative games and mobile applications - staff costs directly linked to project design and deliveryApplications are invited for projects to be undertaken between April 2026 and March 2027

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000QT5gbEAD/the-scottish-government-climate-engagement-fund

YouthLink - Preventative Grassroots Youth Work Fund

Currently closed
The Preventative Grassroots Youth Work Fund is administered by YouthLink Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government. The aim of the fund is to improve educational outcomes for young people from low-income backgrounds in communities impacted by criminal activity and anti-social behaviour.Youth work support should focus on:- Re-engaging young people in learning.- Building their social and emotional wellbeing. - Developing their skills. - Helping them overcome barriers to school attendance.Funding will enable participating youth work teams to enhance the targeted support they are offering to at-risk young people over a 3-month period, from January to March 2026.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP10000081tYvMAI/youthlink-preventative-grassroots-youth-work-fund

Youth Arts Open Fund

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The Youth Arts Open Fund is administered by YouthLink Scotland (the national agency for youth work in Scotland) and is part of Creative Scotland’s wider support for children and young people, funded by the Scottish Government. The purpose of the Youth Arts Open Fund is to support freelance artists or organisations seeking small amounts of funding so that they can deliver arts activity for children and young people, prioritising those who have traditionally found it hardest to access such opportunities. Funded projects are expected to engage children and young people in high-quality and accessible arts activity that empowers them through self-expression, enhances their health, wellbeing and personal development, and builds their confidence and skills.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000Q0wvsEAB/youth-arts-open-fund

Association of Lithuanians in North East Scotland

  • Membership number 5379

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/5379/association-of-lithuanians-in-north-east-scotland

Energy Saving Trust - Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB)

Currently closed
Funding for innovative business models designed to help the bus sector adopt zero-emission buses along with charging or refuelling infrastructure. The scheme encourages bus and coach operators, financiers, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders to work together to transform the bus and coach market. Eligible expenditure includes (but is not limited to):- cost of charging unit or refuelling station- electrical or other power components- civil engineering works related to electrical charging units or hydrogen refuelling installations- capital costsPhase 3: Drawdown will be available in financial years 2026/27and 2027/28. Project delivery may continue beyond 31 March 2028. Please read the guidance available on the Energy Saving Trust website for more information.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000Py6GvEAJ/energy-saving-trust-scottish-zero-emission-bus-challenge-fund-scotzeb-

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2026. 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.