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One year on from the launch of the Revitalising Trusts Project in partnership with OSCR and we've identified more than 200 charitable trusts across Scotland that need support with their giving.

Chris Lee, one of our Community Fund Advisers in the north of Scotland, addresses the issue of underspending.

In the second of our Hot Topics for Decision Makers series, we turn to the sometimes thorny issue of running costs.

One year on from the launch of our Investing in Enterprise Fund, we're delighted to announce an extension to eligible regions across Scotland.

Sixteen local groups receive lifeline funding to support post-Covid recovery in Earn and Glenfarg communities

Our Chief Executive Giles Ruck explores how funders and third sector organisations can better support a Wellbeing Economy.

IVAR would like your views on how they can improve your funding experience.

A new multi-year fund is becoming available thanks to The Essentia Foundation

Crown Estate Scotland announces nine awards to groups aiming to build capacity in their local communities. 

Read about creating a Community Action Plan to maximise the opportunity provided by community benefit funds and identify priority activities and projects.

Individuals aged 22-59 from Avonbridge & Standburn, Limerigg & Slamannan, and Blackridge may now apply for a grant towards the costs of their Driving Test for a trial period.