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Welcome to SCVO's Green pages!

The environment may not be at the top of everyone’s agenda but it is a vital consideration for all organisations. This is particularly so as the effects of climate change becomes more pronounced.  Ultimately, climate change is a symptom of an unsustainable world.

We are aware that members of the voluntary sector are keen to engage with the green agenda. But we recognise that your time and resources are scarce and that climate change is a complicated issue.

So here we aim to provide you with a straightforward way to incorporate ‘green thinking' into your organisation. This is important, not just for the environment, but for the benefits it can bring to you, your clients and the wider sector.


Green Latest News..

Energy champions wanted!
Energy champion opportunities are available through the Future Jobs Fund, offering 6 months' employment and full training to assist voluntary organisations to reduce their emissions and cut their costs.

Learning from Zambia
Mthunzi Culture Group is a band of young Zambians using traditional music, dance, poetry and drama to explore the issue of climate change.  They are touring Scotland July-August 2010, including visits to Crinan, Glasgow, Lochgilphead.

Scottish Green Awards - nominations sought
Created by Scottish Business Insider, in association with ScottishPower, the Scottish Green Awards aim to recognise Scotland as a country that encourages sustainability, tackles climate change and is committed to energy efficiency.  Categories include nominations for best green campaigner, young person, community, SME, healthcare provision etc. Deadline 30 July 2010.

New Fund for Green Network
The Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) Development Fund has been opened to help increase woodland cover by 50 per cent, boost outdoor recreation opportunities, improve the landscape and regenerate derelict and vacant land.  The Fund will support costs for early activities and will focus on proposals that will lead to real change on the ground.

Stronger Communities
A new initiative by Forward Scotland, the Scottish Community Foundation and the Scottish Community Development Centre, funded by Big Lottery Fund, offering ways for groups to access the knowledge and skills they need to make a difference in their communities (contact: 0560 0010 570; enquiries@strongercommunities.org.uk).

Green Energy Funds
The ScottishPower Green Energy Trust supports small scale community based environmental and educational renewable energy projects.  The Trust can provide up to 50% of the project costs up to a
maximum of £25,000. 

Grab a Grant from Action Earth
Community Service Volunteers (CSV) has launched a campaign running to 31 July 2010 to enable people to take part in local practical conservation projects that will not only improve their environment but also give them a sense of empowerment.

Local Champions on Food Waste 
The Kitchen Canny Food Waste project aims to help householders across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Borders to reduce food waste: community champions sought!

Air source heat pumps for rural householders
Scottish Government's Energy Assistance Package provides grants of up to £6500 to install low-carbon air source heat pumps for people reliant on oil or solid fuels.

Boost for re-use and recycling of household furniture
An £800,000 investment boost from the Scottish Government's INCREASE III fund will target Scottish-based community projects which re-use household items, such as furniture, white goods, or carpets.

Funding to avoid fuel poverty
The Scottish Government's Energy Assistance Package provides support to those who experience difficulty heating their homes and are most vulnerable to fuel poverty - a range of measures is available.

Green Communities training opportunities
The Energy Saving Trust’s Green Communities programme is offering training opportunities designed for those who wish to improve their knowledge of energy and develop community energy projects.  These include 'host your own' bespoke courses.

Parks for People funding
Grants for projects that regenerate public parks of national, regional or local heritage value available through Heritage Lottery Funding - next deadline 31 August 2010.
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