The Bank of Scotland Foundation has two grant programmes that launch in September 2021; the Reach programme and the Change programme, to support charities to through the ongoing challenges they face as Scotland recovers from Covid-19. More information and details of how to apply on the Bank of Scotland Foundation website.
Funding
Catalyst Fund
The Catalyst Fund from Firstport is a new kind of social investment product that supports social enterprises to start and scale their businesses. It offers loans starting at £50k using a flexible, revenue-based payment model.
Big Issue Invest
Big Issue invest offers social enterprises and charities a range of repayable finance options, from loans of £20,000 to larger investments of up to £3 million, as well as corporate mentoring and investment programmes designed for early stage social businesses.
Volunteering Support Fund 2021-2024
The Scottish Government has just launched a new round of funding to help third sector organisations recruit volunteers who may be particularly disadvantaged. The fund is open until the 27th August. More information is available on the Impact Funding Partners website
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The Community and Third Sector Recovery Fund is still open
The Community and Third Sector Recovery Fund is continuing to provide grants, including to organisations providing support with food. For more information and to apply visit: https://scvo.scot/support/coronavirus/funding/scottish-government
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Updates to National Lottery Community Funding in Scotland
”Our funds will mainly continue to operate as before. But we have made some changes to help make sure our funds better support people and communities through COVID-19. These changes focus on broadening the type of work we can fund, but also mean funding is available for shorter periods and applications will be assessed quickly.’ …
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Aberdeenshire Council Community Food Fund
The council has made funds available to support local community or resilience groups tackling food security in Aberdeenshire communities as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Up to £2000 is available. More information and details of how to apply on the Aberdeenshire Council website.
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Community and Third Sector Recovery Programme
The Community and Third Sector Recovery Programme is a £25m Scottish Government funded programme aiming to support charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations that are supporting people and communities through the shift from lockdown to recovery. The Programme has two strands: Adapt and Thrive, which offers tailored, specialist advice, as well as grants and …
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Investing in Communities Fund – deadline for applications 14 June
The Investing in Communities Fund is a new communities fund to tackle disadvantage, poverty and inequality that encourages community-led development, design and delivery of sustainable local solutions addressing local issues, circumstances and aspirations across a broad range of community led activity. Grants of up to £250,000 are available over three years. You can find more …
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GSK IMPACT Awards
The GSK IMPACT Awards provide funding, training and development for charities doing work to improve people’s health and wellbeing. They are open to registered charities that are at least three years old, and working in a health-related field in the UK. More information and details of how to apply on The King’s Fund website.