Grant News
The Bank of Scotland Foundation has announced that its Enable Programme is now open for applications.
The programme, a joint initiative with Lloyds Banking Group, aims to boost community volunteering.
Successful applicants will receive a three-year grant ranging from £30,000 to £90,000 (£10,000 to £30,000 per annum) to cover costs related to volunteering projects.
These costs may include:
- volunteer database costs
- volunteer transport costs
- volunteer manager salaries/partial salaries of charity employees whose role is to support volunteers
- volunteer training
- volunteer protective equipment/clothing/badges
- volunteer out-of-pocket expenses e.g. drinks/meals
- volunteer insurance
- volunteer administration e.g. newsletters, meetings
- volunteer advertising and recruitment costs
Funding can also be used to purchase materials for activities delivered by volunteers.
Organisations must have an annual income of less than £500,000 to be eligible to apply.
The Enable Programme is part of the Foundation’s new five-year strategy, which aims to meet the needs and aspirations of vulnerable people in Scotland.
The deadline for applications is 12pm on the 11th September 2024.
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