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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.

Peter Harrison Foundation

  • The Peter Harrison Foundation was founded by Mr Peter Robert Harrison in April 1999, when he and his family gifted £30 million as a capital endowment to the Foundation. The Objects of the Foundation provide that these funds: “Be applied for such charitable institutions or such other objects which are charitable in accordance with the laws of England and Wales as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion select”.Our only nationwide programme is Opportunities through Sport. Applications for this programme are accepted from charities throughout the United Kingdom. Our Special Needs and Care Programme for Children and Young People is only for charities in the South East of England, excluding London and Greater London.
  • Foundation House 42-48 London House,
    Reigate,
    Surrey,
    RH2 9QQ

Currently open funds

Peter Harrison Foundation - Opportunities Through Sport

Supports sport and physical activity at a grassroots level that enable people across the UK who are physically, mentally, socially or economically disadvantaged to develop personal and life skills to fulfil their potential.

Last reviewed about 2 months ago