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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.

The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland)

Currently open funds

The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) - Cost-of-Living Support Scotland

Grants are available for projects to help support individuals, families and communities currently experiencing hardship as a result of the cost-of-living increases.

Last reviewed 14 days ago

The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) - Community Led Activity

This funding aims to support communities to improve the places in which they live and the wellbeing of those most in need. Projects should be people-led, connected, and strengths-based.

Last reviewed 21 days ago

The National Lottery Community Fund - National Lottery Awards for All Scotland

Awards For All supports projects that aim to help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need. Priorities are: bringing communities together, improving places that matter to communities, and enabling people to fulfil their potential.

Last reviewed about 1 month ago

The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) - Scottish Land Fund

The fund will help communities take ownership of the land and buildings that matter to them, as well as practical support to develop their aspirations into viable projects.

Last reviewed about 1 month ago

The National Lottery Community Fund - (Scotland) - Young Start

Young Start is a grants programme that distributes money from dormant bank accounts. They will support a wide range of projects for up to three years that will make children and young people aged 8 to 24 confident, healthy, connected or enterprising.

Last reviewed 3 months ago

The National Lottery Community Fund - (Scotland) - Improving Lives

Improving Lives aims to support activity that helps people overcome difficulties and become more resilient.

Last reviewed 2 months ago