Who can apply

Types of organisations

You can apply if you currently have funding from us, and your organisation is a:

• constituted voluntary or community organisation
• constituted group or club
• registered charity
• Scottish charitable incorporated organisation (SCIO)
• not-for-profit company
• community interest company (CIC)
• community benefit society

Board or committee members

You need at least 2 board or committee members who are not related. We consider people to be related if they:

• are married or in a civil partnership
• are in a long-term relationship
• live together at the same address
• are related by blood
• are related through a long-term partner

All companies that apply must have at least 2 directors who are not related in any of these ways. This also applies to companies that are also registered as charities.