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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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SUEZ Communities Trust - Scottish Landfill Communities Fund

Summary

SUEZ Communities Trust provides funds to undertake work that is eligible under the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund (SLCF). Applications are considered for the five main areas of work:

  • Land Reclamation (Object A): The reclamation, remediation, restoration or other operation on land to facilitate economic, social or environmental use
  • Community Recycling (Object B): Community based recycling, re-use and waste prevention projects
  • Public Amenities (Object C): To provide, maintain or improve an amenity that is used primarily for leisure and recreation. The amenity must be open to all sections of the community for at least 104 days a year
  • Biodiversity (Object D): The conservation of biodiversity through the provision, conservation, restoration or enhancement of a natural habitat or the maintenance or recovery of a species in its natural habitat
  • Historic Buildings, Structures or Sites (Object E): The maintenance, repair or restoration of a building, other structure or a site of archaeological interest which is a place of religious worship, or a site of historic or architectural or archaeological interest and is open to the public. Places of religious worship must Grade A listed.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Annually awarded:
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Who can apply

Not-for-profit basis groups e.g. community groups, parish councils, charities, community interest companies, sports clubs, community associations, local authorities and voluntary organisations who own or hold a lease for the project site with at least 5 years remaining.

When to apply

There are normally three funding rounds each year. The next closing date is 3 April 2024 for decisions by end of June 2024

Next deadline: 3 Apr 2024

How to apply

Apply online via the Grantscape website. There is a two stage application process. If the stage one application meets the core eligibility criteria you will be invited to submit a stage two application within 12 weeks.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Community facilities Environment Heritage & building preservation Recreation & social activities

Beneficiaries funded: General public Local communities Voluntary sector organisations

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