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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.

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

  • Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is one of the largest independent grant-making foundations in the UK. It aims to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the UK both now and in the future, by funding the charitable activities of organisations that have the ideas and ability to achieve change for the better. Esmée’s primary interests are in the arts, education and learning, the environment and social.In 2011 the Foundation committed over £39 million towards a wide range of work
  • Kings Place 90 York Way,
    London,
    N1 9AG
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Currently open funds

Esmee Fairbairn Foundation

The Foundation is one of the largest independent grant-makers in the UK. Their new strategy focuses on three aims: Improving Our Natural World; Tackling injustice to deliver A Fairer Future; and Nurturing Creative, Confident Communities.

Last reviewed 2 months ago

Currently closed funds

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation - Youth-Led Creative Funding

The Youth-Led Creativity programme focuses on work led by and for young people who have less access to creative programmes or who are underrepresented in arts and culture.

Last reviewed 14 days ago