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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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Shortlist announced for Fife Volunteer Awards 2026

Find out who the finalists are here!

https://tfn.scot/news/shortlist-announced-for-fife-volunteer-awards-2026

10 of the best places to go walking in Scotland

TFN has teamed up with conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland to pick 10 of the best places in Scotland to go for a walk

https://tfn.scot/lists/ten-sites-to-go-walking-in-scotland

One million Scots frozen out by fuel poverty

Government ministers will fail to hit fuel poverty targets. A new strategy is required say experts

https://tfn.scot/features/one-million-scots-frozen-out-by-fuel-poverty

Trust launches astonishing attack on lottery

Community trust launches withering attack on lottery after £1m funding application is rejected

https://tfn.scot/news/trust-launches-astonishing-attack-on-lottery

Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament opens 

This year also sees the inaugural Scottish Rural & Islands Youth Parliament.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-rural-islands-parliament-opens

The Seed and Development Fund is open to any Fife community group and designed for projects with momentum that want to grow, develop capacity and increase impact. Funding can support:- Expanding successful community climate projects.- Developing or delivering community climate action plans.- Feasibility studies, surveys or consultancy support.- Increasing volunteer capacity, skills or training.- Purchasing larger items of equipment or infrastructure.- Improving community facilities to reduce environmental impact.- Match funding for larger climate projects.Applicants should demonstrate that their project has clear outcomes, builds on existing activity andwill deliver greater impact for their community.The Fund is looking for projects that:- Support communities to take meaningful climate action.- Deliver positive environmental, social and/or economic outcomes.- Involve local people and encourage community participation.- Build the capacity of community organisations to continue delivering climate action beyond the life of the grant.- Contribute towards a fairer, greener and more resilient Fife.Projects focusing on climate adaptation, nature recovery, biodiversity enhancement, carbonreduction or community resilience are particularly encouraged.Activities aimed at engaging people who are not already involved in climate action are welcomed.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000QUmtWEAT/fife-community-climate-grants-seed-and-development-fund

Hoodie Hut are printing hoodies for UK charities. They are giving away a total of 250 hoodies, with each charity able to receive 10 hoodies (or t-shirts, if preferred) until Hoodie Hut reaches their threshold.If you’re a UK registered charity, then you’re eligible for selection and they'd love to work with you.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000005Du9ZMAS/hoodie-hut-hoodies-for-charity

Founded in 2007 by descendants of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expeditions in the early part of the 20th century, the Shackleton Foundation seeks to help disadvantaged and socially marginalised young people. The Shackleton Foundation provides seed funding and support, by means of a single grant or loan of £15,000 to early-stage social ventures with a primary focus on benefiting young people in the UK. Funding is to support leaders with innovative social ideas aimed at generating positive social change for disadvantaged and socially marginalised young people. Trustees are looking for:- Projects that are innovative and fresh- Fulfil a clear need and demand- Have a real social impact- Have well-defined outputs and goals- Have the potential for real growth and sustainabilityYour award will either be a grant OR a loan, depending on your organisation's legal structure (see fund guidance). Successful applicants can also expect to receive assistance with the practical aspects of starting up a social venture. These include:- Seed-funding- Mentoring by existing Leaders- Access to quarterly advice surgeries and an annual Leaders Forum- Awareness building for your venture- Introductions to potential second stage funders

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000005hPQeEAM/the-shackleton-foundation

The revised purposes of the Scottish Mining Welfare Trust are: To improve the conditions of life of persons who are or have been employed in Scotland in the mining industry or its ancillary undertakings, their families or dependants, who have need of the facilities provided by the Fund by reason of youth, age, ill health or disablement, poverty, social or economic purposes, for improving their conditions of life. Without prejudice to foregoing generality the methods used to achieve these objects may include any or all the following.1. To support groups, individuals and organisations who alleviate social isolation, in traditional Scottish coalfield areas.2. To support groups, individuals and social enterprises or charities to provide an essential service or supportive actions to a group of people who need specific aid, to ensure a better quality of life.3. To promote the provision of health and wellbeing of the people in the groups with a direct link to the mining industry.4. To support the ongoing schemes or organisation which deliver group activities to their local communities within the traditional mining areas.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000007WUdxEAG/scottish-mining-welfare-trust

Global’s Make Some Noise funds life changing projects delivered by small charities, making a real difference in communities across the UK. They're here to make sure nobody has to face life’s toughest challenges alone.As the official charity of Global, the Media and Entertainment Group, they tap into the power of Global’s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold, as well Global’s extensive outdoor advertising portfolio. They use this to raise money and shine a light on some of the biggest issues affecting charities. The current programme prioritises grant-giving for small charities that are working to address one of their key outcome areas for achieving change in communities across the UK:- Providing shelter and safety- Supporting physical and/or mental health- Developing life skills- Reducing isolation or improving inclusionThey are most likely to fund:- Staff salaries predominantly associated with direct delivery work- Any programme, sessional, service or project delivery costs- Equipment, technology, materials or refurbishment costs which are related to direct service delivery work- A contribution to running costs/overheads (in contribution to a wider direct-delivery programme)

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007kgUrMAI/global-s-make-some-noise

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