We know that banking can be a frustrating and challenging experience for many charities. NCVO and the Charity Finance Group recently launched their 2024 survey of charities’ experiences of banking and are inviting all voluntary organisations to complete the survey and have your say. By sharing your views and experiences, you’ll help third sector bodies…
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The Cruach Trust: Grants for Environmental, Community and Music Projects
The Cruach Trust, a small Scottish charity, is offering grants of up to £2,000 for projects related to the natural environment, community, and music. Eligible organisations include registered or recognised charities, societies, trusts, and other bodies – with a preference for Scottish small and local charities. Organisations with an income exceeding £500,000 will not be…
Changes to Charity Law in Scotland
Following the passing of legislation by the Scottish Parliament – ‘The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023’ – the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) will be introducing changes to how Scottish charities will be regulated. This legislation aims to modify certain aspects of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and update them. Certain…
William Syson Foundation Grants – Fund Open to Applications, 15th April 2024
The William Syson Foundation will be accepting applications for up to £4000 from constituted organisations from the 15 April to the 26 April. They welcome applications for activity in any art form or cross-art form including but not limited to visual arts, performing arts, poetry, literature, film-making, music, photography, and digital arts. The fund is…
Bank of Scotland Foundation Energise Funding Programme
In response to the cost-of-living crisis, the Bank of Scotland Foundation has announced a new funding programme to improve the quality of life for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people. The Energise Programme will offer two-year unrestricted grants of £20,000 (£10,000 per annum) to help small and local charities continue to provide their vital services…
Disability Rights UK Volunteer Information
Disability Rights UK has published extensive guidance on how to support disabled people and build an inclusive workforce and volunteer programme. Divided into two sections, the focus is on recruitment and retention in a meaningful way and a wealth of information is provided. These guidance notes are aimed at Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) and are…
Stage 1 Technical Assistance Funding from the Scottish Land Fund
The Scottish Land Fund supports rural and urban communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets. Funded by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership by The National Lottery Community Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, it offers grants of up to £1 million to help…
Creative Breaks 2024-2025: NOW OPEN for applications
The Creative Breaks programme provides 12 month grants to third sector organisations to develop and deliver short breaks projects and services for carers of adults (aged 21 years and over), and young carers (caring for children or adults), and the people that they care for. Short breaks activities can take many different forms – including breaks away (i.e., overnight…
HSE Asbestos Awareness Week
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is highlighting their asbestos campaign ahead of Global Asbestos Awareness Week, 01-07 April 2024. Asbestos remains in millions of homes and buildings today and it can become dangerous when disturbed or damaged. The HSE is currently running two asbestos campaigns – Asbestos And You, and Asbestos – Your Duty. Asbestos and You The…
The National Lottery Community Fund – Closing Funds
Community Led, Improving Lives and Cost of Living Support Scotland grant programmes will be closing to applications at noon on Wednesday 21st August 2024. The National Lottery Community Fund recently unveiled a new UK wide strategy called ‘It starts with Community’ and are currently developing new funding programmes aligning with the strategy and to meet…
