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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 Children's Lottery reopens

Posted on 6 January 2021 by Christie McAlpine

The Scottish Children's Lottery has reopened for applications across its four grant giving SCIOs. There are no deadlines and applications are reviewed quarterly. You can apply for a small grant of up to £5,000, or for a large grant of up to £25,000.

Chance to Connect

Chance to Connect seeks to alleviate the disadvantages that many children in Scotland face. Targeting local regeneration, it aims to improve the provision of facilities, promote citizenship, and give young people across Scotland the chance to live in a safe, supportive and stimulating community.

Visit the Chance to Connect website to find out more.

Chance to Succeed

Chance to Succeed aims to reduce the damaging effects of financial hardship, poverty, disability and illness on the next generation. Working with charities and community groups, it supports projects with a focus on employability to help nurture a productive, positive future for young people in Scotland.

Visit the Chance to Succeed website to find out more.

Chance to Flourish

Chance to Flourish will invest in projects that aim to alleviate the impact of poverty, providing help to those children who need it most.

Visit the Chance to Flourish website to find out more.  

Chance to Study

Chance to Study has a focus on improving children' education and works with community groups, families and carers to ensure all young people in Scotland have the opportunity to learn, develop and fulfil their potential.

Visit the Chance to Study website to find out more.