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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.

Bank of Scotland Foundation

  • Bank of Scotland Foundation receives an annual donation from Lloyds Banking Group as part of the Group's commitment to Helping Scotland Prosper. We donate these funds to charities across Scotland through our Grants Programmes and a Matched Giving Programme for Lloyds Banking Group employees in Scotland.Since November 2010, Bank of Scotland Foundation has provided over £35m to more than 2,500 charities making positive change across Scotland, enabling over 1.2million people to benefit from a variety of much needed local services and personal support.
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC032942
    Many funders list previously grants in their annual accounts. You can view these on the OSCR website.
  • The Mound,
    Edinburgh,
    EH1 1YZ

Currently open funds

Bank of Scotland Foundation - Matched Giving Programme

The Matched Giving Programme encourages Lloyds Banking Group colleagues in Scotland to get involved in the voluntary sector and to help fundraise through personal participation in events or give their time freely to support the work of charities.

Last reviewed 2 months ago

Currently closed funds

Bank of Scotland Foundation - Empower

The Empower provides unrestricted funding and in 2024 will solely focus on helping charities who support vulnerable groups/people.

Last reviewed 2 months ago

Bank of Scotland Foundation - Energise

Energise is an innovative, trusting and bold grants programme enabling grassroots charities to grow and support more vulnerable people.

Due to open: 28 May 2024

Last reviewed 17 days ago