Disclosure Scotland has launched an e-course for all Disclosure applicants (including Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG)), providing information on the steps they need to take with their online Disclosure journey. The e-course covers the following: register your online account verifying your identity completing a Disclosure application viewing and sharing your Disclosure Disclosure breakdown In sharing this…
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Look Good Feel Better Pilot Session for Interested Volunteers
Look Good Feel Better is launching a new series of men’s cancer support workshops at Maggie’s Forth Valley for those in the Forth Valley region, and is currently looking for volunteers who are interested in facilitating group sessions, providing peer-support, and helping to build a safe and welcoming environment for those attending the workshops. About Look…
“Welcoming Young People as Volunteers” Training
YouthVIP is offering the volunteer-involving community across Scotland the opportunity to access fully funded training, “Welcoming Young People as Volunteers”, thanks to support from Scottish Government. The training session will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday 5 November 2025, 9:30am – 11am. Within this session, participants will look at best practice around recruiting, retaining…
Capital Grants Available for Project Supporting Disadvantaged Groups
The Clothworkers Foundation is offering capital grants to UK-based charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs), and other registered not for profit organisations, including special schools. Funding is available for projects that benefit disadvantaged individuals, with eligible costs covering: buildings: purchase, construction, renovation, or refurbishment fixtures and equipment: office, sports, digital, garden, and therapeutic items vehicles: including…
National Lottery Community Fund Scotland Young Start Programme Pause
The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland (TNLCFS) has announced that its Young Start programme will pause to new applications at 12pm on Friday 19 December 2025. In 2023, The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland launched a 2 year participatory research and development project to explore how Young Start can better centre the voices and ideas…
Grants Available for Canoeing and Inland Waterway Conservation
The Paddle Trust is inviting applications for its latest funding round, closing on Wednesday 17 December 2025. Grants are available to support projects which improve public access to inland waterways and promote environmental conservation. Eligible projects include: creation or enhancement of access points for paddlesports development of inclusive launching and landing sites using sustainable materials…
Funding Available to Improve Mental Health Support for Vulnerable Groups
The Kristina Martin Charitable Trust is offering funding to UK registered charities supporting vulnerable and marginalised individuals facing mental health challenges, especially those affected by bereavement, suicide, and online bullying. “The Trust was established by Thomas and Jacqueline Martin following the death in 1965 of their only and much loved daughter, Kristina Martin. The charity’s…
Deadline Approaching: Thrive Renewables Community Benefit Programme
The Centre for Sustainable Energy’s (CSE) grant funding opportunity for upgrades to community buildings, village halls and community centres (on behalf of Thrive Renewables) closes to applications at 12pm next Friday 7 November 2025. The Thrive Renewables Community Benefit Programme is open to community buildings within a 20 mile radius of a Thrive Renewables site.…
Deadline Approaching: Community-Led Action Research Programme
The deadline for Suicide Prevention Scotland’s latest round of the Community-Led Action research programme 2025 – 2026 is approaching, with applications due next Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 12pm. The programme will support 6 community-based organisations to conduct an inquiry into suicide prevention in their areas. Funding of £4000 is available to support successful applicants…
Community Choices Small Grants Programme Open for Submissions
Falkirk Council has launched the latest phase of the Community Choices Small Grants Programme, which is now open for project idea submissions. Community Choices is Falkirk Council and Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership’s participatory budgeting programme. It gives local people a way to apply for public money to improve their local area and vote…
