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Voluntary
Action Fund
The Voluntary
Action Fund (formally UVAF) provides grants to local voluntary
organisations in Scotland, encouraging people to do something
valuable in their own communities.
Community
Chest
What
is the funding for?
The aim of the funding programme is to help local, grassroots
organisations in a variety of ways that will build up the
groups. Examples of work that could be funded:
• Training programmes for voluntary management committees
• Visits to more established organisations to learn
and share
• Conferences
• Professional support and consultancy
How
much money is available?
The programme will provide grants upto £1,000 and free
training to groups with an income of less than £25,000.
Who
can apply?
The grants are aimed at small, local groups with limited funding.
Groups will be considered if they have an income of below
£25,000 per year, a signed constitution, a bank account
and an independent referee who can vouch for the organisation.
When
to apply
Applications
for the Community Chest programme are welcome throughout the
year with
deadlines on 31 March , 30 June, 30 September and the 31st
December 2010.
How
to apply
Groups wishing to apply for a Community Chest grant can download
the application form
and guidance notes from the VAF
website
Alternatively contact Patricia or Chris at the Voluntary Action
Fund, either by telephone on
(01383) 620780 or by e-mail
Key
words: Volunteer, Training, Management Committee,
conference, consultancy.
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