Created: 13/09/2022, Updated: 14/09/2022

The Bank of Scotland's Reach programme is suitable for charities can demonstrate they address disadvantage or social exclusion and will reach the most vulnerable people across Scotland, to provide them with opportunity and equality and making positive, sustainable change.

For disadvantage, examples include charities addressing primary disadvantage such as homelessness, abuse, mental health or poverty, or secondary disadvantage such as debt issues, learning disabilities, illiteracy, lack of employability skills or health issues.

For social exclusion, examples include charities addressing exclusionary challenges for minorities, people with disabilities, LGBT people, drug users, institutional care leavers, the elderly or the young.

Who can apply

Charities with an income of £1m or less can apply. You cannot apply if you are a newly registered charity operational for less than one year with no accounts lodged at OSCR.

How to apply

Apply via the Foundation's website.

When to apply

Applications open on 12 September 2022. The deadline will be 12 noon on 20 September 2022.

The following round will open at 12 noon on 04 January 2023 and close at 12 noon on 10 January 2023.

The above information is from Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Latest news and updates from FVA Fri 16/09/2022