Overview
Find out more about what we fund
Our main area of support is through our Open Grants Programme to help alleviate social deprivation and more recently supporting charities assisting vulnerable groups impacted by the cost of living, particularly women and children. The funding programme is delivered by Foundation Scotland who manage the application and assessment process on our behalf which allows the Volant Trustees to make the final decisions on projects presented to them twice a year.
The Programme
Specific project areas that we cover
Projects must demonstrate a strong focus on supporting women and children in Scotland affected by hardship or disadvantage and on tackling the issues they face in order to make a lasting difference to their lives and life chances.
Women
Victims of sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence and those working in the sex industry; care for young mothers and those affected by postnatal depression, isolated and lone parents; community support for black and minority ethnic women and asylum seekers; support services for women prisoners and their families.
Children and young people
Counselling, support services and outreach projects for those who are disadvantaged or deemed to be at risk through neglect, emotional and physical abuse, alcohol or drug misuse.
Poverty and deprivation
Mental health projects for women and children; support for vulnerable families; promotion of healthy eating for families in areas of extreme deprivation.
Applications for funding
How to apply for funding
If your project fits with the criteria of the Open Grants Programme, find out more about the application process and how to apply via Foundation Scotland.