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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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For the Public Good: How people want their public services to change

The views revealed in this research present some strong challenges to the government?s ?,Some of the main findings were: - Only a minority support the government?,agencies. 62 per cent of people thought that public services should be provided mainly or only be government

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/for-the-public-good-how-people-want-their-public-services-to-change

Improving transparency in partnership

Earlier this year, SCVO responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on access to information,We do, however, welcome the Scottish Government’s recent decision to park its own legislative proposals

https://scvo.scot/p/87650/2023/12/19/improving-transparency-in-partnership

The Funders' Almanac 2008

This report provides insight into the giving of grant-making trusts, companies and central government,beneficiaries and causes supported, as well as of the funding provided by a range of programmes from the UK Government

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/the-funders-almanac-2008

Evaluation of Community Jobs Scotland Programme

CJS is a Scottish Government funded job creation programme that performs a dual function as: - An employability,The programme is managed by a partnership of the Scottish Government, Scottish Council for Voluntary,To make recommendations on how delivery can be improved in view of the Scottish Government?

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/evaluation-of-community-jobs-scotland-programme

The Linder Foundation provides funding to projects which fall under five main categories:- Medical Electives (by invitation only)- Hospices and Respite Care (by invitation only)- Young people- The environment- The Arts (by invitation only)UK organisations working with young people, the environment or the arts can apply to the respective funding stream.See the website for more details of project priorities and eligibility.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000005QPntMAG/the-linder-foundation

Funded by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland, the programme, to be managed by public sector infrastructure body, the Scottish Futures Trust, will provide grants of up to £80,000 per project that address identified climate-related risks. The aim is to award funding to 8-10 projects and ensure cultural and creative assets across Scotland remain usable, resilient and fit for purpose as climate conditions continue to change.The demonstration fund is designed to support pathfinder projects where practical interventions can be completed at pace, while generating valuable learning to inform future investment decisions across Scotland’s cultural and creative estate.With a strong emphasis on experience and insight, the programme will prioritise projects that are capable of being delivered quickly, and able to demonstrate clear, transferable lessons.Grant funding will support the delivery of projects to be completed within the 2026 - 2027 financial year.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000008G4KnMAK/creative-scotland-adapted-cultural-creative-buildings-fund

The Screen Education Fund supports projects that help make screen education more accessible, inclusive and sustainable. Applications should align with the fund's key priorities:- Support the development and growth of screen education across Scotland.- Support the continued professional development of teachers and educators to deliver screen education.- Support the long-term sustainability of screen education by through projects which will strengthen its provision across Scotland.- Promote the value and benefit of screen education.The fund is designed for innovative projects with the potential to develop increased understanding of formal, informal and non-formal screen education and supports learning in schools, communities, and other non-traditional settings - wherever screen education can thrive.Funding can be used to support a range of costs in planning and delivering your project, such as:- Programme planning and scheduling- Programme delivery, including staffing costs- Safeguarding costs related to your project- Specialist screen education practitioners- Training and professional development- Delivery venue costs- Access costsThe maximum length of time for a funded project to run is 12 months.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007KNhBMAW/screen-scotland-screen-education-fund

The Employability Fund is being distributed by VASLan on behalf of UK Government and is funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The overall aim of the fund is to strengthen capacity of community-based employability support for individuals.For full guidance, visit the VASLan website.Your project should fit with one or more essential priorities:- People taking part in work experience programs. An example could be organisations supporting people in job-searching activities i.e. identifying volunteering options, any other work experience programs.- People engaged in job-searching following support, for example organizations supporting people in job-searching activities i.e. job clubs, identifying skills, writing CVs, identifying volunteering ortraining options.- People in employment, including self-employment, following support, i.e. when organisation is offering advice- how to find job and matching with current skills, advice or working in partnership on self-employment.- People in education/training in order to gain skills needed to employment in the future i.e. volunteers identifying education destination as a result of support during volunteering experience,staff in particular roles looking to enhance their skills in order to support individuals better.- People experiencing reduced structural barriers into employment and into skills provision, i.e. when organisation is helping with project like mentorship for people with low self- confidence and mental health barrier which previously stopped them from employment, supported employment options etc.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000001mzobMAA/vaslan-employability-fund

The Tree Council and Network Rail are once again working in partnership to support a new season of community tree planting. They invite applications for funding to support impactful community tree planting projects.Priorities are :- Clear community benefit and involvement, such as volunteering, education, or wellbeing initiatives - Improvements in biodiversity at the planting site - Clear understanding of site suitability for tree planting, based on site-specific considerations - Thoughtful tree selection following “right tree, right place” principles, supported by a detailed planting plan- Use of UK-sourced and grown trees, preferably native species from local or community nurseries and/or those that are Plant Healthy certified - Comprehensive establishment and aftercare plan, including a commitment to maintain the trees and site for a minimum of three years - Willingness to provide content for external communications purposes - Commitment to participate in monitoring and evaluation activities post plantingAll projects to be completed by 1 March 2026.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000002kuR5MAI/the-tree-council-network-rail-community-tree-planting-fund

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