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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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Evaluation of the National Mortgage to Rent Scheme

This report describes the results of research commissioned by the Scottish Government to evaluate the,The scheme is funded and operated by the Scottish Government.

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/evaluation-of-the-national-mortgage-to-rent-scheme

Shifting the Dial in Scotland

It draws on research to explore how governments can better measure what matters to people.,measuring wellbeing, rather than just GDP, can improve the lives of the people of Scotland because government

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/shifting-the-dial-in-scotland

Coronavirus (COVID-19) volunteering - third sector perspectives

This report presents the results of a survey undertaken by Scottish Government in collaboration with,The Scottish Government and Volunteer Scotland are reviewing all the findings from the survey.,direct next step, findings will be used to help inform and shape the development of the Scottish Government’s

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/coronavirus-covid-19-volunteering-third-sector-perspectives

National Advisory Council on Women and Girls 2018 First Report and Recommendations

available here: https://onescotland.org/nacwg-news/2018-first-report-and-recommendations/ The Scottish Government's,response can be read here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-governments-response-national-advisory-council-women-girls

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/national-advisory-council-on-women-and-girls-2018-first-report-and-recommendations

Evaluation of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust Activity in Scotland

It is funded in Scotland by the Scottish Government and is the only organisation dedicated solely to,stakeholder interviews with CRT staff and trustees; representatives from Local Government, Community

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/evaluation-of-the-coalfields-regeneration-trust-activity-in-scotland

The Argyll and the Islands Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Fund has been provided by the Scottish Government's CLLD programme. The delivery will be overseen by the Argyll and the Islands Local Action Group (LAG) and will be administered by Argyll and Bute Council as the Accountable Body. Projects must demonstrate that activity will advance inclusion, equality, and diversity, and support one or more of the main fund priorities for 2026/27 which are: - Eradicating child poverty - Growing the economy- Tackling the climate emergency- Improving public services Projects must be for additional activity which your organisation is not already doing. This cannot be to fund the core costs of our organisation to meet its day-to-day objectives. Routine work should not be repackaged and presented as a project.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000004cnILMAY/argyll-and-the-islands-community-led-local-development-fund

The aim of the fund is to support local organisations deliver activities and food to children and young people from low-income families across Falkirk during the Summer school holiday.The funding for the 2025 Summer School Holiday Food and Activities Fund targets school-aged children and young people, with a particular emphasis on those who are likely to face disadvantages due to ongoing poverty. The priority groups identified by Fairer Falkirk's analysis of national and local data include:- School-aged children (5 - 14)- Young people (14 - 19)- Large families (3 + Children)- Lone parents- Care Experienced Young People- Kinship Care Families- Priority areasProjects must have activities that cover a minimum number of 5 days throughout the Summer holiday. The available school holiday funds are Summer 2025 (up to £2,000), Autumn 2025 and Easter 2026 (up to £500). You can apply for one or two.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000HnLGZEA3/falkirk-council-school-holiday-food-activities-fund

Partick and Thornwood Ideas Fund is a Participatory Budgeting initiative funded by the Scottish Government Investing in Communities fund.The fund gives individuals and groups an opportunity to apply for grants to realise their ideas which will deliver a positive change for local people in the community. Everyone living or working in the Partick and Thornwood area will have the opportunity to vote and decide which projects are funded. Funds must be used to benefit the community of Partick and/or Thornwood. Funds can be used for a wide range of things from training, buying equipment, starting you own group, group running costs, activities, running events or trips.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000Pie5VEAR/partick-and-thornwood-ideas-fund

The Community Integration Fund aims to strengthen community cohesion across Falkirk by supporting local organisations to include and integrate New Scots within their activities between March 2026 and 31 March 2027.The term New Scots includes refugees, asylum seekers, displaced individuals; those refused asylum who remain in Scotland, and people who may be stateless.Community cohesion relies on inclusive environments where people from all backgrounds feel valued and connected. Projects should build relationships, reduce isolation, promote shared participation, and address cultural misunderstandings.Priority groups include:- Resettled refugees- Asylum seekers in dispersal or contingency accommodation- Refugees granted leave to remain- Displaced persons (e.g., Ukrainians)At least 25% of participants must be Falkirk New Scots.Projects may focus on:- Improving English- Learning about the local community- Cultural exchange- Relationship-building- Employment pathways- Reducing intercultural barriers- Improving wellbeing- Sustainability

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000008JM0DMAW/falkirk-council-community-cohesion-integration-fund

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