Funding

Securing the funding you need is a challenging but vital task for every community and voluntary organisation. Whether you are looking for a small grant to cover running costs, project funding to try something new or multi-year cocktail funding, we can help.

Our extensive library of resources allows us to help you seek out the most apropriate funders, no matter the size or project type. Our staff are experienced in preparing applications of all types and can help you ensure that you have collected all of the information you need to make your application as strong as it can be.

In the sub section you will find some key information to help you secure funding. Some additional resources to help with this can also be found in the Master Bank section. If you would like help with funding, e-mail our Funding & Finance Officer or call 0141 941 0886 ext 13.

Big Lottery News:
The Big Lottery Fund in Scotland (BIG) recently announced its new £257 million programme to bring real improvements to communities. Between 2006 and 2009, funds will be available to a wide range of groups with BIG expecting most grants to be in the range of £10,000 to £1 million. Investments will fall into the following 4 categories -

Growing Community Assets through which we will help communities become stronger by acquiring or developing assets for their own use.
Dynamic Inclusive Communities through which we will help build stronger more vibrant communities
Life Transitions through which we will support projects that help people deal with change in their lives and encourage them to move on.
Supporting 21st Century Life through which we will invest in projects that enable people to cope with new patterns of life and the pace of change communities are experiencing.

Interested in developing an idea then contact us

Awards for All Special:
Awards for All Scotland are supported by the Scottish Arts Council, the Big Lottery, and Sport Scotland. Its aim is to promote community activity in differing fields such as sport, history, the arts and education and as of this May Awards for All have increased the funding opportunities available to groups by enabling you to apply for grants of between £500 and £10,000. The increase is aimed at heritage, community activities and projects that promote education, environment and health in the local community. Remember, you can apply at any time for a grant and the application form is short and simple and you will be told if you are successful or not within 8 weeks. Here is a list of some of the local groups who have recently received assistance from our Group Support and Finance Team with their grant applications and have been successful with a grand total of £28,422.40.

Kilpatrick Thistle Football Club
St. Kessog’s Parent Association
Clydebank Recorded Music Club
Old Kilpatrick Senior Citizens Tuesday Club
Clydebank Blind Club
Old Kilpatrick Senior Citizens
Strathleven Artizans Renton
Clydebank Pipe Band
Clydebank Restoration Trust