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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.

Summary

The Foundation supports charities registered in the United Kingdom, the dominant purpose of which is to benefit either the Arts or Learning. Organisations and projects that provide direct benefits and services to the general public (rather than special interest groups) will be favoured.

They can fund:

  • Project revenue costs.
  • Essential equipment and digital services.
  • Core costs, which is aimed at those with no, or without significant, public funding.
  • Capital projects.

For projects working in the Arts, the Foundation seeks applications that make a strong artistic case for support in either the performing or visual arts. The Arts programme aims to help sustain the arts and to support projects that help to deliver your artistic vision.

For Learning charities, the Foundation will support projects which facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and learning and which have a long-term strategic impact.

The Foyle Foundation will complete its grant giving programme in 2025 and all projects must be completed by the end of 2025.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Annually awarded:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

The Foundation can only accept applications from organisations with charitable status. This includes registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations (SCIOs), excepted charities and exempt charities. Applicants must have a core remit of the Arts or Learning.

Smaller Arts or Learning Charities with a turnover under £150,000 per annum may be more suitable for consideration under the Small Grants Scheme

When to apply

Applications are accepted year round.

They will stop accepting new applications on 31 January 2025. For capital requests of £75k and over, they will close for stage one enquiries on 31 May 2024.

Next deadline: 31 May 2024

How to apply

Complete the Main Grants Scheme Application Form available on the Foundation's website and submit with a signed copy of your latest audited or independently examined annual accounts.If you wish to apply for a building project and request £75,000 or more, you must first submit an enquiry form before making an application. Check the scheme guidelines for more information.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts & culture Community facilities Education & training

Beneficiaries funded: General public Disabilities Learning disabilities

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