Community Recycling Network for Scotland (CRNS)

Knowledge and Skills Exchange Fund

This fund of £120,000 over two years has come from the Scottish Government to be used to facilitate learning and the exchange of knowledge and ideas between CRNS members and within the wider community sector. The Fund wishes to be as flexible as possible but must not be used to finance activity which is already funded by Scottish Government or other public monies.

What is the funding for?
The Knowledge & Skills Exchange Fund aims to support activities which promote the exchange and dissemination of good practice. Below are examples of what the fund can be used for

* Going on visits to other more established organisations in the third sector or projects of particular interest or relevance to your organisation - e.g. travel, accommodation, subsistence, childcare and other support costs, payments to host organisations etc.
* Hosting a visit for one or a number of organisations - e.g. venue costs, catering, staff/volunteer time, administration costs, childcare and other support costs, etc.
* Attending external events and conferences.

How much money is available?
If applying for a visit the following guidance costs apply - Mileage will be paid at 40p per mile Accommodation costs up to £60 per person per night B& B. Subsistence up to £20 per person per day (no alcohol).

If hosting a visit the following guidance costs apply - Venue costs up to £20 per hour. Staff/volunteer/administration time up to £10 per hour. Catering costs up to £10 per person attending the visit/activity. If hosting a visit host costs up to £400 per day

If attending an external event see above for accommodation/subsistence

Who can apply?
Applications will be considered from all full and fledgling CRNS members. To find out more about how to become a member click here.

How to apply

If you would like to apply to this fund and think your activity fits the criteria above you can down load the application form here alternatively if you wish to discuss your planned activity to assess its eligibility please contact Joyce Walsh, CRNS Development Officer (see below).
Once the completed application has been received a confirmation/refusal letter will be sent with a cheque for the agreed funding within 14 days.

For further information
Joyce Walsh
CRNS Development Officer
Telephone 01786 469002
Mobile 07775793225
Email joyce@crns.org.uk

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