Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Rothiemurchus and Aviemore Tennis Club

Membership number 6030

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/6030/rothiemurchus-and-aviemore-tennis-club

Furniture Recycling Project Angus

Membership number 3275
Charity registered in Scotland SC034885

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/3275/furniture-recycling-project-angus

SCVO, NCVO, NICVA, and WcVA letter to Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer: Autumn Budget 2024 – employers’ National Insurance contributions

Anna Fowlie

28 October 2024

Posted in

Policy

Budget

In the spirit of partnership - as outlined in the UK Government’s Covenant document which published last

https://scvo.scot/p/94545/2024/10/28/scvo-ncvo-nicva-and-wcva-letter-to-rachel-reeves-chancellor-of-the-exchequer-autumn-budget-2024-employers-national-insurance-contributions

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-

Creative Scotland - Expanded Festivals Fund

Currently closed

This is a new fund, initiated by the Scottish Government and delivered by Creative Scotland. It supports non-profit cultural festivals in Scotland with funding to enable innovation in programming and/or to showcase Scottish and Scotland-based artists and practitioners.It aims to support festivals in expanding their international and domestic reach and profile, and/or create opportunities for skills or sector development. There are three funding strands: - International Opportunities and Showcasing - Innovative Programming - Sector and Talent Development To be eligible, your festival must: - Be based in Scotland - Run annually or biennially - Showcase work by professional Scottish and Scotland-based artists of both national and international significance You can apply for between £50,000 and £200,000, for programmes of activity between 1 May 2026 and 31 December 2027.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007f5ULMAY/creative-scotland-expanded-festivals-fund

Energy Saving Trust Foundation - Youth Climate Action Fund

Currently closed

Funding for youth-led projects that work with young people experiencing inequality to engage with them on the climate emergency. Eligible costs include:- Work that is currently underway and will continue into the grant funding period- Running costs, including overheads and energy costs.- Staff costs.- Equipment necessary to deliver the work you’re requesting support for.- Training costs for staff, volunteers and children and young people.- Venue hire.- Travel costs.- Other costs associated with removing barriers to access for children and young people.- Volunteer expenses.- Budget for young people-led project development.- Small scale capital costs.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000QUkZBEA1/energy-saving-trust-foundation-youth-climate-action-fund

Digital inclusion: room for improvement

David McNeill

22 August 2024

Posted in

Digital

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