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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.

Scottish Book Trust

  • Scottish Book Trust believes that books and reading have the power to change lives. As a national charity, they inspire and support the people of Scotland to read and write for pleasure. They work for a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC027669
    Many funders list previously grants in their annual accounts. You can view these on the OSCR website.
  • Sandeman House Trunk's Close, 55 High Street,
    Edinburgh,
    EH1 1SR

Currently open funds

Scottish Book Trust - Live Literature Funding

Grants are available to help bring literature alive with an author, poet, playwright, graphic novelist or storyteller visit. They support interesting, imaginative sessions which show a commitment to the promotion and enjoyment of reading and writing.

Next deadline: 27 May 2024

Last reviewed 2 months ago

Currently closed funds

Scottish Book Trust - Live Literature School Residencies

The programme will offer 10 schools, early years or nurseries in Scotland a fully-funded author-in-residence. Each residency will contain 12 sessions carried out by one author from their database.

Last reviewed about 1 month ago