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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.

Currently Closed

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Veterans’ Career Development Fund

Summary

Under this programme, the Trust will award grants on behalf of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs, to projects that will enable Veterans and their families to enter stable long-term employment, by delivering qualifications and training.

Your project should enable Veterans and their families to access and achieve recognised qualifications that will support them to find employment that matches their skills and interests and should be:

  • Aspirational
  • Inclusive
  • Collaborative

Above all, your project should support Veterans who face challenges in the wider labour market and enable them to gain formal qualifications.

For more information on the fund, please see the fund guidelines which are available on the Trust's website.

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:
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Who can apply

To be eligible to apply, your organisation must be one of the following:

  • A UK university
  • A registered charity registered in the UK for at least three years at the time of your application and able to provide published accounts for all three years if requested.
  • A Community Interest Company (CIC) registered in the UK for at least three years at the time of your application and able to provide published accounts for all three years if requested. 

You must also be able to demonstrate the involvement of an experienced provider of accredited and industry relevant qualifications.

When to apply

Currently closed.

How to apply

Apply online via the Trust's website. A word version of the application is available to download along with full guidelines.

Contact information

Activites funded: Education & training Employability services

Beneficiaries funded: Veterans & armed forces personnel

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