The Wise Group would like to invite enterprising third sector organisations to attend one of a series of workshops giving more information about the Enterprise Growth Fund, the Scottish Government programme which will offer grants of between £25,000 and £200,000 to support long-term development objectives. The workshops are an opportunity for organisations to find out …
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£7 million for third sector
The Scottish Government has just launched two new programmes. The £3 million Just Enterprise programme will deliver a wide range of business support to social entrepreneurs and third sector organisations across Scotland. A further £4 million will be provided through the Enterprise Growth Fund. This will see grants of between £25,000 and £200,000 awarded to …
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Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland funding surgeries
Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland is holding a series of funding surgeries throughout Scotland for registered charities interested in applying to the Foundation. The surgery is an opportunity for charities to have a one-to-one session with an assessor, and to discuss how they can go about putting an application to the Foundation A full list …
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Early Years Action Fund open
The Early Years Action Fund, run by Inspiring Scotland and the Scottish Government, is open to applications that improve outcomes for vulnerable young children, to help them achieve their potential. The Fund is open to charities that operate on a national level and those that deliver front-line services in more than one local authority area …
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Funding for Glasgow area healthy eating activities The Bakers Awards
The Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow invite applications for grants up to £1,000 from charities or voluntary groups within the G postcode areas engaged in improving the quality of life and health of people who are socially disadvantaged by their lifestyles, income and health. We wish to tackle barriers to healthy eating such as affordability …
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A focus on food and older people publications and micro funding
CFHS and Consumer Focus Scotland will launch their report into food services for older people Meals and messages at the Norton Park Conference Centre in Edinburgh on 21 June. A report on lunch clubs, A bite and a blether>, and information about micro-funding will also be available. Meals and messages outlines the main findings from …
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CFHS Funding for community food retailers
Following the success of our funding programme in January, CFHS are again inviting community food retailers that have taken part in one of the Scottish Grocers Federation’s ‘healthyliving’ programme’s training session to apply for funding to run activities to promote their fruit and vegetable co-ops and stalls during the summer. For more details, contact Anne: …
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CFHS annual small grant scheme is open!
Community Food and Health (Scotland) has an annual small grants scheme open to groups and agencies in Scotland who would like to improve access to, and take up of a healthy, varied and balanced diet. Grants from £500 to £3000 are available. The closing date is Friday 12 August 5pm. We will not accept late, …
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Glasgow Social Economy Development Fund
The aim of the fund is to allow enterprising small to medium third sector organisations with growth potential to take significant steps towards sustainability. The fund can be used for a range of development projects. Successful applicant organisations will be awarded a ‘one-off’ financial investment (up to a maximum of £50,000).
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Managing Money Better – Comic Relief’s New Older People’s Programme
Comic Relief has announced that its Older People Programme will open for applications on the 16th January 2012. The programme will be aimed at supporting older people (65+) to build their knowledge and skills to manage their money more effectively, ensure access to good, independent financial advice, guard against financial scams and abuse and cope …