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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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Angus Rural Partnership

  • Membership number 8912
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC052069

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/8912/angus-rural-partnership

Pan Disability Football League Scotland

  • Membership number 7986
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC051343

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/7986/pan-disability-football-league-scotland

The Programme for Government: Smoke and mirrors?

Sheghley Ogilvie
11 July 2022
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Each year at the beginning of September, the Scottish Government delivers its Programme for Government, 2021/2022 Programme for Government commitments and the National Outcomes.,The Programme for Government should recognise and support these contributions.,, the Programme for Government Unit, who welcomed the opportunity to discuss the Scottish Government’,Read our proposals for the Programme for Government 2022/23.

https://scvo.scot/p/51935/2022/07/11/the-programme-for-government-smoke-and-mirrors

Reporting on Progress Towards Equality of Opportunity for Women and Men made by Public Authorities in Scotland: Ministerial Priorities for Gender Equality - Tackling Occupational Segregation

It should be read alongside a report by the Scottish Government of an evidence review of relevant research,, statistical data and Scottish Government policy, providing the national context.,An evidence review of research, statistical data and Scottish Government policy (carried out in-house,by the Scottish Government). ?

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/reporting-on-progress-towards-equality-of-opportunity-for-women-and-men-made-by-public-authorities-in-scotland-ministerial-priorities-for-gender-equality-tackling-occupational-segregation

Scottish Recovery Consortium - Recovery Seed Fund

Currently open
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

National Centre for Resilience - Third Sector, Community & Practice Fund

Currently Closed
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

NatureScot - Nature Restoration Fund

Currently Closed
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

Creative Scotland - Environmental Sustainability Sector Support

Deadline soon
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

Maths Week Scotland Grants Fund

Currently Closed
The Maths Week Scotland Grants Fund supports organisations, partnerships and charities to develop in-person events or digital activities for Maths Week Scotland which will have the theme ‘Maths Tales’ and will focus on areas such as the story of maths, maths history and the link between maths and literature. Successful applications will meet the overall aims of Maths Week Scotland which wants people of all ages and backgrounds to: - Be curious, enthusiastic, confident and engaged in numeracy and mathematics - Understand the relevance of maths learning and skills to their lives, now and in the future - Have access to a diverse range of events and activities promoting and demonstrating the joy and value of maths The fund will cover new activities, or the extension of activities your organisation has already developed or provided, on the provision they will be branded/adapted to tie in with Maths Week Scotland.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000004IoNRMA0/maths-week-scotland-grants-fund

Corra Foundation - Local Support Fund Micro Grants

Currently Closed
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

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Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.