The latest round of the Community Capacity and Resilience Fund closes next week

Groups who are tackling the effects of welfare reform have just over a week to apply for a fund.

Community organisations and groups can apply for the third phase of the Community Capacity and Resilience Fund (CCRF). Applications are open until 5pm next Thursday (26 October).

Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced £1.9 million of new funding to ensure local third sector groups can deliver direct support to communities.

The initiative gives local community based organisations the opportunity to test out new, creative approaches, develop their workforce and add capacity. It aims to combat social inequalities, promote social inclusion and support partnership working

Irene Connelly, programme development manager at SCVO, said: “In this round of the Community Capacity and Resilience fund we are looking to support a broad range of projects and activities that support local community based organisations across Scotland to help people mitigate the effects of welfare reform by providing them with the support and skills they need.

“This fund gives local community based third sector organisations with an income under £250,000, and who are working to tackle welfare reform and poverty the opportunity to test out new, creative approaches, develop their workforce and add capacity.”

Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available, with full details on the SCVO website.