Funding

There are various ways in which Voluntary Action Shetland can help you to find funding for your group.

You can come in and use computer-based 'FunderFinder', which will help you target your funding application to achieve more effective bids.  The only charge we make is for any printing or results found (though handwritten notes can always be made).  Appointments can be made for assisted sessions.

The Fundraising Section of the Shetland Community Toolkit gives a comprehensive guide to fundraising, including how to make an effective application, and sources of funding. 

Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) is the local distributor for BBC Children in Need Small Grant Welfare Scheme.   VAS welcomes applications from professionals working with children such as health visitors, social workers and head teachers.

VAS is also the local agent for Rural Direct.  Rural Direct is a service designed to help rural community organisations to access funding from a range of sources including the new Scotland Rural Development Programme (SRDP).  Rural Direct is a national service delivered locally by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO).

Whether you're looking to refurbish your village hall, develop new local amenities and services, or work out a long term plan for your community's future development, funding is available to help you.  We can help you get hold of it.

For further information on Rural Direct, or to help you to source funding for your group,
please contact: Wendy Hand, VAS Development Worker 01595 743909 wendy.hand@shetland.org

Links to other sites with funding information

The Fundraising Section of the Shetland Community Toolkit gives a comprehensive guide to fundraising, including how to make an effective application, and sources of funding.

The government website Voluntary and community groups - applying for funding provides further information on government and lottery funding.

Big Lottery Website gives information on their programmes and criteria.

SCVO Funding Sources provides links and information on public funding, central government funding, local government funding, European Union funding, non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs), and grant making trusts.