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Local Energy Scotland - CARES Community Solar Fund

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The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) is supporting community and faith organisations to install solar PV and battery storage in their buildings. This is a short-term pilot, funded by the Scottish Government and Great British Energy, with funds needing to be spent and claimed by 31 March 2026.Demand is expected to be high for this funding, with many communities already in a position to mobilise projects very quickly. Funding will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you are developing a new project, read the guidance and self-assessment checklist carefully and prioritise seeking a quote if you think you are eligible.To be able to install within the pilot timescale, easier installation projects will be more suited to this funding. Therefore, while it is not a requirement, they suggest that the proposed project:- Is not in a conservation area or within the curtilage of a listed building.- Is under 50kW of solar PV.- Is on an easily accessible roof, which is built after 1930s (as the roof will be more likely to meet structural requirements).- Is not part of a more significant building renovation that would increase the risk of programme delays.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007yQGXMA2/local-energy-scotland-cares-community-solar-fund

The Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society (SABS)

Membership number 9737
Charity registered in Scotland SC042568

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/9737/the-scottish-ahlul-bayt-society-sabs

3TFM Community Radio For Health

Membership number 7632
Charity registered in Scotland SC038383

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/7632/3tfm-community-radio-for-health

LINKES

Membership number 3241
Charity registered in Scotland SC037175

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/3241/linkes

YMCA Glenrothes

Membership number 1165
Charity registered in Scotland SC025599

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/1165/ymca-glenrothes

The Scottish Government - Just Transition Fund

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The Scottish Government’s Just Transition Participatory Budgeting (PB) Fund is back for a fifth year, giving communities across the North East and Moray a leading role in the journey to net zero.The Fund supports bold, community-led ideas that make a real difference. Community groups and third sector organisations across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray can apply for grants to deliver an eco-friendly project in their area.From installing solar panels and battery storage to introducing electric vehicles, improving energy efficiency in community buildings and protecting local environments, the Fund backs practical capital projects that reflect what matters most to local people. Residents will once again have the final say, voting for the projects they want to see funded.Delivered by ACVO TSI, AVA, tsiMORAY, NESCAN Hub and Money for Moray, the Fund brings partners together once again to support communities across the region. They will be engaging with communities to help you take part in the transition to net zero, sharing ideas and providing project development support and application assistance.Get involved, share your ideas, and help shape a greener future for the North East of Scotland.Bids need to demonstrate that projects are able to receive, and spend the total amount of the funding bid in the 2026 to 2027 financial year. Multi-year bids can be made, and may be considered, if capital funding for the Fund becomes available beyond 2026 to 2027. Additional weighting will be given to bids that would be delivered on a co-funded basis. Previous projects have included energy measures and retrofitting, green jobs, community gardens and food growing, sustainable travel, and creating and restoring greenspaces. More examples of projects funded through the first round can be found on the Fund website.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000OOrkgEAD/the-scottish-government-just-transition-fund

The UK and the EU – is it time for a reset?

Rachel Le Noan

30 September 2024

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Europe

Today speculation is also mounting as to whether the actions of the new UK government will translate

https://scvo.scot/p/93842/2024/09/30/the-uk-and-the-eu-is-it-time-for-a-reset

Highlands Innovation CIC

Membership number 10367

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/10367/highlands-innovation-cic

Licketyspit Limited

Membership number 7056
Charity registered in Scotland SC035154

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/7056/licketyspit-limited

Security Industry Authority - grant for good causes

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Through the grant for good causes fund, the Security Industry Authority distributes money they have received through proceeds of crime confiscation orders and give this money to registered charities and community interest companies in the UK.Funding to support:- people working, or intending to work, in the UK private security industry- the UK private security industry as a whole- public protection in the UK (for example, by preventing terrorism and crime, or protecting vulnerable people and communities)

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000006zejRMAQ/security-industry-authority-grant-for-good-causes

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